Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Whip up a vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce in under 30 minutes! Perfect for beginners, this zesty, colorful dish bursts with fresh flavors. Ideal for quick dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. Savor summer in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
For the Corn Salsa:
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a bowl.
- Mix corn, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt for the salsa. Set aside.
- Grill shrimp over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
- Assemble your Grilled Shrimp Bowl: layer corn salsa, shrimp, and avocado in bowls.
- Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a perfect Grilled Shrimp Bowl, pat shrimp dry before seasoning for a better sear. Variation: Swap shrimp for grilled chicken for a different protein twist. Store salsa and sauce separately to keep fresh.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 24g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 24g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg