Description
A vibrant and healthy grilled shrimp bowl featuring smoky marinated shrimp, refreshing avocado corn salsa, and a tangy creamy lime sauce, served over a bed of rice or quinoa. Perfect for a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1 cup grilled or canned corn (drained)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Extra lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 to 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Avocado Corn Salsa: While the shrimp is marinating, combine the diced avocado, grilled or canned corn, finely diced red onion, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently mix.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they turn opaque and develop slight char marks.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with the grilled shrimp, a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa, and a drizzle of the creamy lime sauce. Garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, grill fresh corn on the cob before slicing it off, instead of using canned corn.
- Swap the rice or quinoa with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- The creamy sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg