Description
This easy grilled shrimp bowl is packed with flavor, featuring juicy seasoned shrimp, fresh corn salsa, creamy garlic sauce, and buttery avocado. A quick and customizable dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Corn Salsa:
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
½ small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the Bowl Base & Garnishes:
2 avocados, sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds. For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Corn Salsa:
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
½ small red onion, finely diced
1 jaapeño, seeded and minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the Bowl Base & Garnishes:
2 avocados, sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Marinate the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
Make the corn salsa: Mix corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Adjust to taste.
Prepare the sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and cilantro until smooth. Thin with a splash of water if needed.
Grill the shrimp: Heat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and lightly charred.
Assemble the bowls: Start with avocado slices, add corn salsa, top with shrimp, drizzle with garlic sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the salsa or add hot sauce to the garlic sauce.
Swap avocado base for rice, quinoa, or greens for a heartier bowl.
Leftovers keep well in separate containers for up to 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main
- Method: Grilling & Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Grilled shrimp bowl, shrimp dinner, healthy shrimp recipes, summer bowls, shrimp meal prep