Description
Quick and flavorful grilled shrimp bowls topped with corn salsa, creamy garlic sauce, and avocado.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 cup corn (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 avocado (sliced, cubed, or mashed)
- Sesame seeds + chopped green onion (garnish)
- Optional: 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Make the corn salsa: Mix corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Taste and adjust.
- Make the sauce: Whisk mayo, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Grill the shrimp: Medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through.
- Assemble: Spoon corn salsa into bowls, top with shrimp and avocado, drizzle sauce, finish with sesame seeds + green onions.
Notes
Best eaten fresh; store components separately to maintain quality. Adjust sauce according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican