Description
Indulge in a delightful Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring succulent shrimp, fresh avocado, vibrant corn salsa, and a luscious creamy garlic sauce. This easy-to-make dish is bursting with flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
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Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Corn Salsa:
- 2 ears of corn, husked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin sauce if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Grill Corn: Grill corn until lightly charred, about 8-10 minutes. Remove kernels from cob.
- Make Salsa: Combine corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Create Sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and water for the garlic sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, grilled shrimp, corn salsa, avocado slices, and drizzle with garlic sauce. Serve.
Notes
- For added heat, include jalapeño in the salsa or cayenne in the shrimp seasoning.
- Substitute rice with quinoa or greens for a lighter alternative.
- Make the sauce dairy-free using plant-based yogurt and mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
