Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a decadent sauce. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with a refreshing corn salsa made from sweet corn and crisp bell peppers, topped off with a rich avocado mash and a spicy-lime dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep lunches. Enjoy this healthy yet indulgent bowl that feels like a fiesta on your plate—great for anyone seeking delicious and nutritious meal ideas!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Mix corn, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to create the salsa.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice and seasoning until creamy.
- Whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice and spices for the sauce.
- Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowl by layering cooked rice or quinoa, corn salsa, avocado mash, and grilled shrimp. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg