Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Looking for a quick and vibrant dinner that captures the essence of summer? This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce is your answer! In just under 30 minutes, you can delight in juicy grilled shrimp served over a refreshing corn salsa, all drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing your guests, this dish brings together wholesome ingredients and bold flavors for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Plus, it’s customizable—whether you want to switch up the protein or add extra veggies, this bowl is an exciting canvas for your culinary creativity!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil and spices; grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Mix thawed corn, diced onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt to prepare salsa.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with corn salsa as the base, topped with grilled shrimp and avocado slices.
- Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg