Ingredients
1 lb large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16–20 count per pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
ยฝ teaspoon chili powder
ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
Juice of 1 small lime
ยผ teaspoon each salt and pepper
1ยฝ cups fresh sweet corn (or fire-roasted frozen corn, thawed)
ยผ cup finely diced red bell pepper
ยผ cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
2 ripe but firm avocados
Juice of ยฝ lime
Salt and pepper to taste
ยฝ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
ยฝ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Pinch of salt
1–2 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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๐ฅ For deeper flavor, grill fresh corn on the cob until charred before cutting off the kernels for the salsa.
โฒ๏ธ Do not marinate the shrimp longer than 30 minutes, as the lime juice can begin to break down the texture.
๐ฅ Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado mash to keep it from browning while you finish the other components.
- 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
