Quick Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Avocado Corn Salsa
You can make this satisfying grilled shrimp bowl fast. It combines perfectly seasoned shrimp with a bright, fresh avocado corn salsa and a simple creamy sauce for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- For the Avocado Corn Salsa:
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- For the Creamy Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water (or more, for thinning)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the salsa.
- Make the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lime juice and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Make the crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice evenly with the grilled shrimp. Spoon a generous amount of the avocado corn salsa over the shrimp. Drizzle the creamy lime crema over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the rice, shrimp, salsa, and crema in separate airtight containers. Assemble just before eating to keep the avocado fresh.
- If you want a spicy kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder to the shrimp seasoning mix before grilling.
- You can substitute the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 210