Description
A quick and vibrant grilled shrimp bowl featuring a fresh avocado corn salsa and a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a satisfying and colorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste (kosher salt preferred)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup (150g) fresh corn kernels (grilled or boiled)
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup (15g) cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in this mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the avocado corn salsa: In another bowl, combine diced avocado, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, honey, a squeeze of lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Optionally, pulse in a blender for extra creaminess. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp: Place shrimp on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Avoid overcooking.
- Assemble the bowl: Scoop avocado corn salsa into bowls, top with grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce. Optionally, squeeze fresh lime over the top.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Be gentle when mixing avocado salsa to keep chunks intact. Marinate shrimp for at least 10 minutes for juiciness. The creamy garlic sauce tastes better if chilled for 30 minutes. Clean grill grates before and after grilling to prevent sticking. Shrimp cook quickly; remove when pink and slightly soft to avoid rubberiness. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and skip or replace mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
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