Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that combines flavorful grilled shrimp with a refreshing corn salsa, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend meal.
Ingredients
Grilled Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Components:
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime), 1 ripe avocado (sliced), 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or thawed frozen), 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), ¼ cup red onion (finely diced), ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped), juice of 1 lime
Creamy Sauce:
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Grilled Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make Corn Salsa: Combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Whisk sour cream, lime juice, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a separate bowl.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, avocado, corn salsa, and creamy sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
- Shrimp can be substituted with grilled chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
