Description
Savor the refreshing flavors of summer with this Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl! Juicy grilled shrimp are paired with a vibrant avocado corn salsa, creating an explosion of taste and texture in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Combine shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill the shrimp: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Skewer shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare salsa: In a separate bowl, mix diced avocado, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper gently.
- Assemble bowls: Place cooked rice or quinoa in bowls. Top with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
- Serve immediately with extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes. Customize by adding black beans or mango for extra texture.