Description
Quick Shrimp Bowl Grilled Garlic Avocado is a vibrant and flavor-packed dish combining tender grilled shrimp, zesty corn salsa, and creamy garlic sauce, all nestled in fresh avocado.
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 corn, thawed or cooked
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, 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 if using.
2. In another bowl, combine the corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno if using, lime juice, and salt.
3. Preheat your grill to medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
5. Divide the corn salsa between bowls, then top with the grilled shrimp and sliced or mashed avocado. Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Opt for fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
Customize spice levels according to your preference.
Explore alternative cooking methods like pan-searing or baking.
Components can be prepared in advance for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg