Description
Enjoy a light yet satisfying Grilled Shrimp Bowl that brings together smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and vibrant corn salsa. This dish is perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners, offering a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Serve it at gatherings to impress your friends with its beautiful presentation and fresh ingredients—all while keeping your preparation hassle-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or 1 can, drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa: In a separate bowl, combine diced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers for the shrimp, soak them in water beforehand.
- Grill the shrimp: Place marinated shrimp on the grill or skewers. Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Assemble the bowl: Layer grilled shrimp over corn salsa in serving bowls and drizzle with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu if desired. For extra flavor, consider adding black beans or cheese to the salsa. To make it spicier, incorporate jalapeños into the corn salsa.