Description
Shrimp Bowl delivers a fresh coastal feast that brings zesty flavors right to your plate. Creamy sauce, juicy grilled shrimp, and tangy corn salsa create a perfect summer dinner that feels like a beachside escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Seasonings for Shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups corn
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add 1 lb peeled shrimp to marinade. Coat thoroughly and let sit 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Mix 1 ½ cups corn, ¼ cup red bell pepper, ¼ cup green onions, 2 tbsp cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a separate bowl. Season with salt and refrigerate.
- Scoop 2 avocados into a small bowl. Mash with juice of ½ lime, salt, and pepper until slightly chunky.
- Combine ½ cup mayo, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp hot sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Thin with water if needed.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat around 400°F.
- Grill marinated shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- Layer cooked rice or quinoa in serving bowl. Top with corn salsa, avocado mash, and grilled shrimp.
- Drizzle creamy sauce over the bowl. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Marinating shrimp for only 15-20 minutes prevents the lime juice from breaking down the protein and making it tough.
- Grilling on medium-high heat creates perfect char marks while keeping shrimp tender and juicy.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or mixed greens for a lighter base.
- When making the avocado mash, leave some chunks for better texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg