Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado (Printable Version)

Smoky shrimp, fresh avocado, zesty corn salsa, and creamy garlic sauce come together in this satisfying 25-minute bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Corn Salsa

08 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
09 - 1/2 cup red onion, diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Creamy Garlic Sauce

13 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
14 - 1/4 cup sour cream
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - Pinch of salt and black pepper

→ Assembly

19 - 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
20 - Cooked rice, quinoa, or greens (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss together to make the corn salsa.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth to make the creamy garlic sauce.
05 - Assemble each bowl by layering rice, quinoa, or greens (if using) as a base. Top with corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and avocado slices. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce is a total game changer that youll want to put on everything
  • Everything comes together so quickly that weeknight dinners feel like a treat instead of a chore
  • You get those perfect smoky grilled flavors without any complicated techniques or equipment
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and sad, so pull them off the heat the second they turn pink throughout
  • The garlic sauce tastes even better after it sits for 10 minutes, giving the garlic time to mellow out
  • Letting the corn salsa sit for at least 15 minutes helps the flavors meld together beautifully
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning them so the spices actually stick
  • Double the garlic sauce and keep it in the fridge for veggie dipping or sandwich spreading all week
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