Description
A vibrant and healthy Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring juicy shrimp grilled to perfection, served with a fresh corn salsa, creamy garlic sauce, and ripe avocado slices. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Marinade
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Corn Salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly with the seasoning.
- Prepare Corn Salsa: In a separate bowl, mix together thawed corn, diced red onion, jalapeño if using, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set this salsa aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Grill Shrimp: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Place the seasoned shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the prepared corn salsa evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the grilled shrimp and sliced avocado. Drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce, and garnish as desired before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, include jalapeño in the corn salsa and cayenne pepper in the shrimp marinade.
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor, but frozen thawed shrimp works well too.
- If a grill is unavailable, use a grill pan or a broiler to cook the shrimp.
- The creamy garlic sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serve this bowl with rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.
