Description
A healthy grilled shrimp bowl featuring smoky shrimp, creamy avocado corn salsa, and a tangy light creamy sauce, perfect for quick, nutritious meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower) or mixed greens
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
- Combine corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper for salsa. Toss gently.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make creamy sauce.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble bowls with rice or greens as base, top with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and drizzle creamy sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken, tofu, or fish.
- Use vegan yogurt or omit honey for a vegan version.
- Include extra veggies like bell peppers or cucumber in salsa.
- Store shrimp, salsa, and sauce separately in airtight containers in fridge up to 2 days.
- Reheat shrimp briefly; serve salsa and sauce cold for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
