Description
Elevate your dinner routine with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring a creamy avocado mash, zesty corn salsa, and a spicy-lime dressing that brings bold flavors to the table. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients for a protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet healthy. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s customizable with your favorite grains and veggies, making each bowl a unique culinary experience. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes or nutritious seafood meals at home, this Grilled Shrimp Bowl is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for salsa)
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime (for avocado mash)
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for sauce)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for sauce)
- Salt to taste (for sauce)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (to serve)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Mix corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt for salsa; chill.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and seasonings.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble your bowl with rice/quinoa as the base, topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg