Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Experience a vibrant and satisfying meal with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring juicy grilled shrimp, zesty avocado corn salsa, and a rich creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish balances health and indulgence for a delightful dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Large, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Minced garlic
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ripe avocado
- Fresh corn off the cob or thawed frozen corn
- Chopped tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Water or milk (optional for thinning sauce)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, chop the avocado and dice some tomatoes. In a bowl, combine the avocado, corn, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently mix to combine, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. If you want a thinner sauce, add a little water or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from the grill.
- In a serving bowl, start with a base of cooked rice or quinoa. Top it with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Make sure your grill is hot before adding the shrimp to ensure they sear nicely. Feel free to customize your bowl with additional toppings like diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or shredded cheese.