Description
Ready to upgrade your meal game with a bold, colorful, and crave-worthy dish? This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce is the ultimate fusion of smoky, creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors—all in one bowl. Perfect for a quick dinner, healthy lunch idea, or meal prep recipe, this bowl features juicy grilled shrimp, charred corn salsa, creamy avocado, and a kick of chipotle-lime sauce. It’s a complete, protein-packed meal that’s easy to make, full of textures, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re craving easy food ideas, a light but filling dinner, or something impressive for guests, this bowl hits every delicious note.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp Marinade:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
Corn Salsa:
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt to taste
Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 tsp chipotle in adobo or chipotle powder
- Pinch of salt
Toppings & Base:
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup guacamole (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or greens (optional base)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and toss shrimp to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill the corn: In a hot pan or on a grill, char the corn for 3–5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Make the corn salsa: Mix corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together all chipotle sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust spice to taste.
- Grill the shrimp: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- Slice the avocado and prep any base (rice, greens, quinoa).
- Assemble the bowl: Add your base, then top with shrimp, corn salsa, avocado, guacamole, and sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime.
- Serve and enjoy!