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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce

  • Author: Chef Olga

Description

A delicious and vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring marinated shrimp, fresh corn salsa, creamy avocado mash, and a zesty sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • 1/2 tspcumin
  • 1/2 tspchili powder
  • 1/4 tspgarlic powder
  • Juice of1lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1 1/2 cupscorn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/4 cupdiced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cupchopped green onions
  • 2 tbspchopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsplime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2ripe avocados
  • Juice of1/2lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cupmayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsplime juice
  • 1 tsphot sauce (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2 tspsmoked paprika
  • 1 tbspchopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (optional base)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Corn Salsa: In another bowl, combine corn, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix and chill.
  3. Mash the Avocado: Scoop avocado into a bowl, mash with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.
  4. Make the Sauce: Whisk together mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt. Adjust thickness with a splash of water if needed.
  5. Grill the Shrimp: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
  6. Assemble the Bowl: Add rice or quinoa to the base of a bowl. Top with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more hot sauce to the creamy sauce.
Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
This bowl can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for meal prep.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 25g

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Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/grilled-shrimp-bowl-with-avocado-corn-salsa-creamy/