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Grilled Shrimp Bowl

Delicious Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado and Corn Salsa

Dive into summer flavors with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl, featuring smoky shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty corn salsa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika substitute with regular paprika if needed
  • ½ teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
  • salt
  • pepper
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, optional
  • 1 lime lime juice
  • salt to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados halved and pitted
  • ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Marinating the Shrimp
  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Preparing the Corn Salsa
  1. Mix together corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and season with salt. Cover and chill.
Mashing the Avocado
  1. Cut avocados in half, scoop flesh into a bowl, and add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy but chunky.
Making the Creamy Sauce
  1. Whisk mayo, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
Grilling the Shrimp
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and char. Total cooking should be 4-6 minutes.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Start with a base of rice or quinoa, add corn salsa and avocado mash, top with grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze shrimp and corn salsa separately for up to 2 months.

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