Description
Prepare a delightful Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa that bursts with flavor and freshness. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, taking under 30 minutes to prepare. Tender grilled shrimp pair wonderfully with a vibrant avocado corn salsa, all drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce. Whether you’re hosting dinner or seeking a nutritious meal on the go, this bowl will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice or quinoa
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (for the sauce)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Combine corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and lime juice in another bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk mayonnaise, minced garlic, water, and lemon juice together to form a creamy sauce.
- Grill marinated shrimp on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the base and topping with grilled shrimp and avocado corn salsa.
- Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg