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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce

Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
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Elevate your dinner with a vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a luscious sauce that ties it all together. This dish is not only quick to prepare in about 30 minutes but also brimming with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal-prepping, this bowl combines grilled shrimp seasoned to perfection with fresh vegetables and a spicy lime dressing. It’s a delicious way to enjoy protein-rich ingredients while keeping things light and satisfying. Customize it further with your favorite toppings for a meal that feels like a mini fiesta in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

Instructions

  1. Marinate shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for about 15–20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy but slightly chunky.
  4. Whisk together mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, optional hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chopped cilantro, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Adjust thickness by adding water if needed.
  5. Grill the marinated shrimp on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
  6. Assemble the bowl by placing a base of cooked rice or quinoa, layering with corn salsa, avocado mash, topped with grilled shrimp and drizzled with the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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