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Grilled Shrimp Bowl With Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce

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  • Author: Nova
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A delicious and flavorful Grilled Shrimp Bowl topped with fresh avocado, corn salsa, and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 medium avocados, sliced
  • as needed cooked rice or quinoa (optional, for serving)
  • as needed lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add the shrimp and toss until well coated.
  3. Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to make the corn salsa.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the creamy garlic sauce.
  6. To assemble the bowls, start with a base of rice or quinoa if desired. Top with grilled shrimp, corn salsa, sliced avocado, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by adding or omitting the jalapeño.
  • This bowl works well with both rice and quinoa.
  • For a vegetarian option, the shrimp can be replaced with grilled vegetables.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg