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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce

Savor the Sunshine: Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado & Corn Salsa

A vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce, taking only 30 minutes for a delicious dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • optional Cayenne Pepper for added heat
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn thawed
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion diced
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño diced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 0.5 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic minced
For Assembling
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced or mashed
  • to taste Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. Toss 1 pound of large shrimp in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add cayenne pepper if desired. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the corn salsa by combining 1 cup of thawed corn, 0.5 cup diced red onion, 1 diced jalapeño (if using), 0.25 cup chopped cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let flavors meld.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and let rest.
  4. Whisk together 0.25 cup mayonnaise, 0.25 cup sour cream, the juice of half a lemon, and 1-2 cloves minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble bowls by layering corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and avocado. Drizzle creamy garlic sauce on top.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve fresh. Leftovers should be stored separately in airtight containers.

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