Description
A wholesome and vibrant bowl featuring grilled shrimp, avocado-corn salsa, and a creamy garlic sauce, all packed with balanced flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp lemon (or lime) juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Make corn salsa: Combine corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
- Grill shrimp: Over medium heat, grill each shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare creamy sauce: Whisk mayo, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Spoon corn salsa into bowls, top with shrimp and avocado, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Extra heat can be added with chopped jalapeño or cayenne in the sauce.
- Swap rice or quinoa as a base for a grain bowl version.
- Mix mashed avocado into the creamy sauce for a richer, lighter twist.
- Store shrimp, salsa, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Salsa stays fresh about 2 days, sauce 3–4 days, shrimp 2 days.
- Warm the shrimp gently before remixing into bowls to maintain texture.
- For a non-grilled version, cook shrimp in a skillet on medium-high for 2–3 minutes per side to get a nice sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
