Description
This vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl features succulent, paprika-spiced shrimp atop fresh corn salsa with creamy garlic sauce and avocado, finished with sesame seeds and green onion. It’s a nutritious, flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
2. In a separate bowl, mix corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt, then set aside.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Divide corn salsa into bowls, top with grilled shrimp and avocado, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Marinate shrimp up to 30 minutes before grilling for deeper flavor.
Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu if desired.
Creamy garlic sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days.
Fresh corn can be used when in season for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 210mg