Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl is a fresh and flavorful meal featuring juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, vibrant corn salsa, and a tangy garlic sauce served over rice or greens.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or mixed greens
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- For Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro to make the corn salsa. Season with salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice or greens, grilled shrimp, corn salsa, avocado slices, and drizzle with garlic sauce.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for variation.
- Adjust spice level by using more or less jalapeño in the salsa.
- Make sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg