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Grilled Shrimp Bowl With Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce

Grilled Shrimp Bowl With Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce

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🦐 A vibrant Mexican-inspired bowl loaded with smoky grilled shrimp, buttery avocado mash, and bright corn salsa in just 30 minutes.
🥑 Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber for a fresh, satisfying dinner that’s naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1620 count per pound)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Juice of 1 small lime

¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper

1½ cups fresh sweet corn (or fire-roasted frozen corn, thawed)

¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper

¼ cup sliced green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Pinch of salt

2 ripe but firm avocados

Juice of ½ lime

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Pinch of salt

12 tablespoons water, if needed to thin

2 cups cooked white or brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

Shredded lettuce

diced tomatoes

pickled red onions

lime wedges

black beans

pico de gallo

crumbled cotija cheese

Instructions

1-Gather tools and preheat: Set up a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; collect three bowls, tongs, a chef’s knife, microplane/garlic press, blender/whisk, and a spatula.

2-Grate garlic: Grate garlic cloves using a microplane or garlic press for even dispersion in the marinade and sauce.

3-Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine marinating ingredients with the grated garlic.

4-Dice vegetables and avocado: Dice peppers, green onions, and prep the avocado for the salsa.

5-Make the salsa: In a second bowl, mix the diced peppers and green onions, then gently fold in the avocado mash with a spatula to keep it chunky.

6-Whip the creamy sauce: Using a blender or whisk, blend sauce ingredients in a third bowl until smooth and pourable.

Last Step:

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Notes

🔥 For deeper flavor, grill fresh corn on the cob until charred before cutting off the kernels for the salsa.
⏲️ Do not marinate the shrimp longer than 30 minutes, as the lime juice can begin to break down the texture.
🥑 Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado mash to keep it from browning while you finish the other components.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 530
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg