Description
A vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a tangy lime sauce. This flavorful and nutritious meal is quick to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- Grill the shrimp: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the corn salsa: Combine corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Make the creamy sauce: Whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer diced avocado at the base, add grilled shrimp, top with corn salsa, and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose large shrimp for juicier results.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp; they cook quickly.
- Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for variety.
- Prep shrimp and salsa in advance for quicker assembly.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal (estimate)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A