Description

This grilled shrimp bowl layers smoky shrimp, zesty corn salsa, creamy sauce, and ripe avocado over warm rice. It’s a quick, flavorful, and refreshing meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper, to taste

Juice of ½ lime

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or grilled)

½ red onion, finely chopped

1 medium tomato, diced

1 jalapeño, minced (optional)

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Salt, to taste

¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for richness)

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp hot sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste)

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)

1 ripe avocado, sliced

Optional toppings: sliced radishes, pickled onions, extra cilantro, lime wedges

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Instructions

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine corn, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro in a bowl. Add lime juice and salt, then let it marinate for 5–10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt or sour cream, mayo (if using), lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Assemble each bowl with a base of rice, topped with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, and corn salsa. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and garnish with toppings like radishes, pickled onions, cilantro, or lime wedges.

Notes

Use cauliflower rice or greens for a low-carb version.

Swap shrimp with grilled chicken, tofu, or fish like mahi-mahi or salmon.

For dairy-free, use an avocado-lime dressing or dairy-free yogurt.

Adjust heat by adding extra hot sauce or spicier jalapeños.

Store components separately; shrimp and rice keep for 3 days, salsa and sauce for 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 190mg