Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with our Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and Creamy Garlic Sauce. This delightful dish is quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bowl is a colorful medley of juicy grilled shrimp, crunchy corn salsa, and rich avocado, enhanced by a creamy garlic sauce that ties everything together beautifully. Not only is this recipe bursting with flavor, but it’s also packed with protein and wholesome veggies, making it a healthy indulgence everyone will love. Enjoy a fresh, flavorful meal that celebrates simplicity and seasonal ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne for 10 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing thawed corn, diced onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble bowls with corn salsa as the base; top with grilled shrimp and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle creamy garlic sauce over the top; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg