Description
This vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl features juicy, seasoned shrimp paired with fresh corn salsa and creamy garlic sauce. Served with creamy avocado and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the Corn Salsa:
- 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
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Bowl:
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Set aside.
- Make the corn salsa: Combine thawed corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
- Grill the shrimp: Preheat grill to medium. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide corn salsa between bowls, top with grilled shrimp and avocado. Drizzle garlic sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Add extra cayenne or red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
- If no grill is available, cook shrimp in a grill pan or skillet on medium heat.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American