Description
A delicious and healthy Grilled Shrimp Bowl packed with zesty grilled shrimp, creamy avocado corn salsa, and topped with a tangy creamy sauce. A vibrant and refreshing meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or grilled)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine avocado, corn, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to make the salsa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to make the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls by adding a base of rice or quinoa, topping with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and drizzling with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use grilled chicken or tofu as a substitute for shrimp.
- Fresh grilled corn adds extra flavor to the salsa.
- Make the creamy sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 190mg