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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado

Fresh Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado for a Light Delight

A healthy Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Thawed for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Substitute chili powder for extra heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can replace it.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your liking.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to your liking.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Omit if you prefer milder flavor.
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup Thawed Frozen Corn Use fresh corn in season for extra crunch.
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Swap with green onions for milder option.
  • 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Reduce or omit for a milder flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Parsley works as a milder substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Lemon juice is a good alternative.
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can lighten this up.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute for tang.
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Increase garlic powder if you don’t have fresh.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Marination and Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add thawed shrimp along with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Toss until well-coated and marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix thawed corn, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice, then sprinkle with salt and stir until combined.
Grilling
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F). Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and curled.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
  1. Divide corn salsa into serving bowls, top with grilled shrimp and sliced avocado, then drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, thaw shrimp completely before marinating and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

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