Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce is a delicious and healthy meal option that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Grilled shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, served with a fresh avocado corn salsa, creamy lime sauce, and your choice of rice, this Mexican-inspired dish is bursting with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Corn Salsa:
- 2 ears corn (grilled and kernels removed or 1 cup grilled corn)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
Creamy Sauce:
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
Additional:
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Make Salsa: Combine grilled corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice for the salsa. Season with salt.
- Create Sauce: Whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce, and salt for the creamy sauce.
- Assemble: Divide rice between bowls, top with grilled shrimp, salsa, and creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- The creamy sauce can be made dairy-free by using a plant-based yogurt or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg