Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce

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Craving something fresh, flavorful, and satisfying? This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce is a protein-packed, vibrant dish loaded with textures and color. Juicy shrimp, sweet corn, buttery avocado, and a zesty creamy sauce come together over a bed of rice or greens, making it a summer dinner winner (or honestly, a year-round go-to).

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🥗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Fresh & nutrient-rich
✅ Packed with protein & healthy fats
✅ 30-minute meal
✅ Naturally gluten-free
✅ Meal prep-friendly

This shrimp bowl delivers balanced nutrition and restaurant-quality flavor in every bite. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

🥑 Let’s Talk Toppings

The Avocado Corn Salsa brings sweet, creamy, and citrusy notes that balance the smoky grilled shrimp. And the Creamy Garlic-Lime Sauce adds a luscious finish that ties everything together.

Feel free to get creative—try it with black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or even jalapeños for heat.

🔥 How to Grill Perfect Shrimp

  • Use large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Marinate briefly with olive oil, garlic, lime, and spices
  • Grill over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque
  • Don’t overcook!

🧄 Creamy Sauce Options

Make it your own!

  • Greek yogurt or sour cream base
  • Add lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika
  • For a spicy kick: mix in chipotle, sriracha, or hot sauce

📖 Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

🦐 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

Avocado Corn Salsa:

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup corn (grilled, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Creamy Garlic-Lime Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: splash of hot sauce

For the Bowl:

  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • Mixed greens or shredded cabbage (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

🔪 Instructions

  1. Marinate Shrimp:
    In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and seasonings. Let marinate while the grill heats.
  2. Prepare Salsa:
    Combine avocado, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Make Creamy Sauce:
    Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
  4. Grill Shrimp:
    Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble Bowls:
    Start with a scoop of rice or greens, add grilled shrimp, spoon over avocado corn salsa, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
  6. Serve:
    Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Shrimp: Store cooked shrimp separately and reheat gently
  • Salsa: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for 1 day
  • Sauce: Keeps well in fridge for 3–4 days
  • Assemble just before eating for best texture

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