Description
Sizzling Shrimp Bowl brings fresh ocean flavors right to your plate, blending charred seafood with zesty corn salsa and creamy avocado. Packed with summery Southwest vibes, this quick dinner feels like a beachside feast without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 cup corn
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium tomato
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Set your grill or grill pan to 400°F on medium-high heat for optimal cooking temperature.
- Combine 1 pound shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat shrimp in marinade, ensuring every piece gets seasoned evenly.
- Allow shrimp to marinate at room temperature for exactly 10 minutes.
- Dice 1 medium avocado, 1 small red onion, and 1 medium tomato into small, consistent pieces.
- Mix 1 cup corn, chopped vegetables, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, juice from 1 lime, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers if desired for easier handling.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side at 400°F, watching for pink and opaque color.
- Rest grilled shrimp for 1 minute after cooking to retain moisture.
- Layer corn salsa at bowl’s base, arrange grilled shrimp on top, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of the shrimp.
- For a low-carb version, swap corn salsa with mixed greens or cauliflower rice to keep the bowl light and nutritious.
- When grilling shrimp, watch carefully as they cook quickly and can become rubbery if overdone, so aim for a nice pink color with slight char marks.
- Keep the creamy garlic sauce chilled until serving to maintain its fresh texture and prevent separation of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg