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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce: A Flavorful and Nutritious Delight


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:
  • 🦐 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)

  • 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 🍋 Juice of 1 lime

  • 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

For the Corn Salsa:
  • 🌽 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned/drained)

  • 🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

  • 🧅 1/4 red onion (diced)

  • 🌿 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

  • 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lime

  • 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:
  • 🥛 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

  • 🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chipotle powder

  • 🧂 Salt to taste

For Serving:
  • 🍚 Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

  • 🥑 1 ripe avocado (sliced)

  • 🌱 Extra cilantro or jalapeños (optional)


Instructions

  • Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

  • Grill the shrimp: Cook on a grill or grill pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

  • Prepare the corn salsa: Mix corn, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

  • Whisk together the creamy sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

  • Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of rice or grain, top with grilled shrimp, corn salsa, avocado slices, and drizzle with creamy sauce.

 

  • Garnish as desired with more cilantro, lime wedges, or sliced jalapeños.