Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with a fresh avocado corn salsa and creamy sauce is a healthy, flavorful, and filling meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with a zesty creamy sauce, it’s the ultimate combination of smoky shrimp, fresh veggies, and creamy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Avocado Corn Salsa:
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional for spice)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bowl Base (Choose One or Mix):
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 cups mixed greens or shredded lettuce
Instructions
For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Avocado Corn Salsa:
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional for spice)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bowl Base (Choose One or Mix):
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 cups mixed greens or shredded lettuce
Notes
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Marinate & Grill the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and lime juice.
- Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and lightly charred.
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Make the Avocado Corn Salsa:
- In a bowl, mix corn, diced avocado, chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently toss and let the flavors blend while preparing other components.
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Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (optional), lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide rice or greens between serving bowls.
- Top with grilled shrimp and avocado corn salsa.
- Drizzle with creamy sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg