Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa
🌿 Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
This colorful and healthy shrimp bowl is packed with flavor and good-for-you ingredients. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you want a fresh and filling meal in one bowl. Juicy grilled shrimp, sweet corn salsa, creamy garlic sauce, and buttery avocado make every bite delicious!
🛒 What You’ll Need
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
For the Corn Salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- ½ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped – optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To Build the Bowl
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced, cubed, or mashed)
- Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Optional: cooked rice or salad greens as a base
🍤 Let’s Cook
1. Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Toss well to coat.
2. Make the Corn Salsa
In another bowl, combine corn, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently and set aside.
3. Grill the Shrimp
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and slightly charred.
4. Prepare the Creamy Sauce
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Build the Bowls
Start with a base of corn salsa in each bowl. Top with grilled shrimp and avocado. Drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Spice Level: Add red pepper flakes or extra cayenne if you like it spicy.
- Make it a Meal: Add cooked rice, quinoa, or salad greens to make it more filling.
- Meal Prep Friendly: You can prep the components in advance and build the bowls when ready to eat.
- Full of color, flavor, and texture
- Heart-healthy and balanced
- Ready in just 25 minutes
- Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner