Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn (Printable Version)

Smoky grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado and zesty corn salsa in a satisfying bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Grilled Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ For the Corn Salsa

08 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
09 - 1/2 cup red onion, diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

13 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
14 - 1/4 cup sour cream
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - Pinch of salt and black pepper

→ For Assembly

19 - 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
20 - Cooked rice, quinoa, or greens (optional, for serving)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss together to make the corn salsa.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth to make the creamy garlic sauce.
05 - Assemble each bowl by layering rice, quinoa, or greens (if using) as a base. Top with corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and avocado slices. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that smoky grilled flavor without firing up the full outdoor setup
  • The corn salsa stays fresh in the fridge for days, making tomorrow's lunch even easier
  • That garlic sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to put on everything
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp are a tragedy I've committed too many times, so set a timer and remove them the moment they turn pink
  • The garlic sauce tastes infinitely better after it sits for 15 minutes, so make it first if you can plan ahead
03 -
  • Patting the shrimp completely dry before seasoning helps them develop a beautiful char instead of steaming
  • Making double the sauce is never a mistake because you'll find yourself wanting it on everything
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