Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Grilled Shrimp Bowl, featuring perfectly marinated shrimp, creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a luscious garlic sauce. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that combines fresh ingredients for a wholesome and satisfying dining option. Ideal for warm weather or whenever you crave something light yet fulfilling, this bowl comes together quickly and offers endless customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper (diced; red, yellow, or green)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (ripe)
- Creamy garlic sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, combine corn, diced bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the corn salsa.
- Mash avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble bowls by layering greens if desired; top with grilled shrimp, corn salsa, and mashed avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg