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Grilled shrimp bowl with avocado and corn salsa served in a creamy sauce.

Grilled Shrimp Bowl

A vibrant and satisfying grilled shrimp bowl with creamy avocado, fresh corn salsa, and a rich sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy meal at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined) Use fresh or frozen, thawed shrimp.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika For shrimp rub.
  • ½ tsp cumin For shrimp rub.
  • ½ tsp chili powder For shrimp rub.
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder For shrimp rub.
  • Juice of 1 lime To marinate the shrimp.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 ½ cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice For salsa.
  • Salt to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
For Assembly
  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice Base for the bowl.
  • 2 ripe avocados Mash with lime juice and seasoning.

Method
 

Prepare Shrimp
  1. Marinate the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
Make Corn Salsa
  1. Combine corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl to make the corn salsa.
Prepare Creamy Sauce
  1. Whisk together mayo or Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
Grill Shrimp
  1. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
Assemble Bowl
  1. Layer the cooked rice or quinoa in bowls, followed by corn salsa, mashed avocado, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with the creamy sauce.

Notes

For best results, mash avocados right before assembly to prevent browning. Customize the bowl with your choice of rice or grains.