Ingredients
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Corn Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
Avocado Mash
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Optional Base
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade until evenly coated. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Corn Salsa: In another bowl, mix together the corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well, then refrigerate to let the flavors meld while you prep the other components.
- Mash the Avocado: Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop them into a small bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper, and mash until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, chopped cilantro, and salt. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until pink and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice in each bowl. Top with generous scoops of corn salsa and avocado mash, then add the grilled shrimp. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.
Notes
- If using frozen corn, thaw before combining in the salsa; if using canned, drain and rinse first.
- Shrimp cook very quickly—don’t walk away to avoid overcooking.
- Customize spice by adjusting the amount of hot sauce in the creamy sauce.
- Meal-prep tip: Keep components separate and assemble before serving for best texture and freshness.
- Make it dairy-free by choosing a vegan mayo or using plain dairy-free yogurt for the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 185mg