🌟 Introduction
Craving something fresh, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors? This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce checks all the boxes. It’s a protein-rich, veggie-loaded, and tastebud-tantalizing meal that’s perfect for summer, yet delicious all year long. 🌽🍤🥑
Each bowl is filled with succulent grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and drizzled with a silky garlic sauce that ties it all together. The best part? It’s quick, healthy, and endlessly customizable!
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🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to create this restaurant-worthy shrimp bowl at home:
🐟 Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
🥬 Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 5/16 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 Spices & Seasonings
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Sesame seeds for garnish
🧄 Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
🛢️ Oils & Acids
- 1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Directions
Get ready to build the ultimate grilled shrimp bowl in just a few easy steps!
🔥 Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp
- In a bowl, combine:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Toss shrimp to coat evenly.
- Let marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prep the other components.
🌽 Step 2: Make the Corn Salsa
- In a bowl, mix:
- 1 cup corn
- ½ cup red onion
- 5/16 cup cilantro
- 1 diced jalapeño (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
🧄 Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Sauce
- Whisk together:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Adjust salt and garlic to taste.
- Chill to allow flavors to blend.
🔥 Step 4: Grill the Shrimp
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers or grill directly.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
🥗 Step 5: Assemble the Bowl
- In each bowl, layer:
- A bed of cooked rice, quinoa, or greens (optional)
- Grilled shrimp
- Sliced avocado
- Corn salsa
- Green onion slices
- Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and extra cilantro.
⏱️ Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4 bowls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
🍽️ Variations
Customize your shrimp bowl with these creative options:
🌮 1. Turn it into Tacos
- Wrap everything in corn or flour tortillas for handheld goodness.
🍚 2. Rice Bowl Base
- Use jasmine, brown, or coconut rice for added substance.
🥬 3. Salad Version
- Serve over shredded romaine or spinach for a low-carb twist.
🥒 4. Add More Veggies
- Include cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, or cucumber ribbons.
🌱 5. Make it Vegan
- Swap shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas and use vegan mayo/sour cream.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
🧺 Storage
- Store all components separately in airtight containers.
- Best enjoyed within 2 days for freshness.
❄️ Freezing
- Do not freeze the assembled bowl.
- Cooked shrimp can be frozen and thawed before reheating.
🔥 Reheating
- Reheat shrimp in a pan or microwave gently.
- Corn salsa and garlic sauce are best served cold.
❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes! Thaw them under cold water and pat dry before marinating.
2. What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
Greek yogurt is a great substitute for a lighter garlic sauce.
3. Is the sauce spicy?
It’s mild. Add more garlic or jalapeño for heat.
4. Can I grill the corn?
Absolutely! Grilled corn adds a delicious smoky flavor.
5. Can I make this bowl ahead of time?
You can prep all components, but assemble right before serving.
6. What if I don’t have a grill?
Use a grill pan, skillet, or bake the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes.
7. What can I serve this with?
Try tortilla chips, crusty bread, or a side of black beans.
8. Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Store the shrimp, salsa, and sauce separately in containers.
9. Is this gluten-free?
Yes—just make sure your mayo and seasonings are certified GF.
10. How do I make it more filling?
Add grains like quinoa, a fried egg, or black beans.
🎯 Conclusion
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce is the perfect fusion of freshness, protein, and rich flavor. 🌽🍤🥑 With juicy shrimp, creamy elements, and a hint of spice, it’s a complete meal that feels as good as it tastes.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner, meal prepping for the week, or just in need of a fast and healthy recipe—this one’s for you. Light, zesty, creamy, and customizable. 💛
For more bowl ideas, grilled favorites, and quick meals, head to RecipeService.net.
Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce – A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Meal!
Ingredients
- Here’s everything you need to create this restaurant-worthy shrimp bowl at home:
🐟 Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
🥬 Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 5/16 cup fresh coriander cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 jalapeño diced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic minced
🧂 Spices & Seasonings
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Sesame seeds for garnish
🧄 Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
🛢️ Oils & Acids
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Get ready to build the ultimate grilled shrimp bowl in just a few easy steps!
🔥 Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp
- In a bowl, combine:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Toss shrimp to coat evenly.
- Let marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prep the other components.
🌽 Step 2: Make the Corn Salsa
- In a bowl, mix:
- 1 cup corn
- ½ cup red onion
- 5/16 cup cilantro
- 1 diced jalapeño (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
🧄 Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Sauce
- Whisk together:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Adjust salt and garlic to taste.
- Chill to allow flavors to blend.
🔥 Step 4: Grill the Shrimp
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers or grill directly.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
🥗 Step 5: Assemble the Bowl
- In each bowl, layer:
- A bed of cooked rice, quinoa, or greens (optional)
- Grilled shrimp
- Sliced avocado
- Corn salsa
- Green onion slices
- Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and extra cilantro.
Notes
Customize your shrimp bowl with these creative options: 🌮 1. Turn it into Tacos
Wrap everything in corn or flour tortillas for handheld goodness. 🍚 2. Rice Bowl Base
Use jasmine, brown, or coconut rice for added substance. 🥬 3. Salad Version
Serve over shredded romaine or spinach for a low-carb twist. 🥒 4. Add More Veggies
Include cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, or cucumber ribbons. 🌱 5. Make it Vegan
Swap shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas and use vegan mayo/sour cream. 🧊 Storage & Reheating
🧺 Storage
Store all components separately in airtight containers. Best enjoyed within 2 days for freshness. ❄️ Freezing
Do not freeze the assembled bowl. Cooked shrimp can be frozen and thawed before reheating. 🔥 Reheating
Reheat shrimp in a pan or microwave gently. Corn salsa and garlic sauce are best served cold. ❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes! Thaw them under cold water and pat dry before marinating. 2. What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
Greek yogurt is a great substitute for a lighter garlic sauce. 3. Is the sauce spicy?
It’s mild. Add more garlic or jalapeño for heat. 4. Can I grill the corn?
Absolutely! Grilled corn adds a delicious smoky flavor. 5. Can I make this bowl ahead of time?
You can prep all components, but assemble right before serving. 6. What if I don’t have a grill?
Use a grill pan, skillet, or bake the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes. 7. What can I serve this with?
Try tortilla chips, crusty bread, or a side of black beans. 8. Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Store the shrimp, salsa, and sauce separately in containers. 9. Is this gluten-free?
Yes—just make sure your mayo and seasonings are certified GF. 10. How do I make it more filling?
Add grains like quinoa, a fried egg, or black beans. 🎯 Conclusion
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce is the perfect fusion of freshness, protein, and rich flavor. 🌽🍤🥑 With juicy shrimp, creamy elements, and a hint of spice, it’s a complete meal that feels as good as it tastes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner, meal prepping for the week, or just in need of a fast and healthy recipe—this one’s for you. Light, zesty, creamy, and customizable. 💛 For more bowl ideas, grilled favorites, and quick meals, head to RecipeService.net.