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

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A vibrant, all-in-one bowl featuring smoky grilled shrimp, sweet corn salsa, creamy avocado, and a zesty garlic sauce. Fresh, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes.


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 juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using, until well coated.
  2. In a bowl, mix corn, red onion, jalapeño (optional), cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the corn salsa. Set aside.
  3. Grill the shrimp over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and curled.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the creamy garlic sauce.
  5. Divide the corn salsa into bowls, top with grilled shrimp and avocado, and drizzle with the garlic sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Add cooked rice or quinoa for extra filling.
  • Adjust spiciness with cayenne or red pepper flakes.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter sauce.
  • Store components separately for best freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg