Description
A vibrant bowl featuring perfectly seasoned grilled shrimp, sweet corn salsa, creamy avocado, and a luscious garlic sauce, all in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, optional
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Toss to coat.
- Prepare the corn salsa: Mix thawed corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Grill the shrimp: Heat grill or grill pan to medium. Add shrimp in a single layer and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer corn salsa in bowls, top with grilled shrimp and avocado.
- Drizzle with sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with rice or quinoa for a heartier meal. Use fresh grilled corn for extra flavor in the salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican