Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado (Print Version)

Smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and luscious garlic sauce in a vibrant bowl ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ 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

→ 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

→ Assembly

19 - 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
20 - Cooked rice, quinoa, or greens

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
03 - Combine corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well to mix.
04 - Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Layer rice, quinoa, or greens as base. Top with corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and avocado. Drizzle generously with garlic sauce.
06 - Serve immediately while shrimp are warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Everything hits the table in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The creamy garlic sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to put on everything
  • Its that perfect balance of smoky, fresh, creamy and bright flavors
02 -
  • Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning or the spices won't stick properly
  • The garlic sauce tastes better after 30 minutes in the fridge, make it first if you can plan ahead
  • Don't crowd the grill pan or the shrimp will steam instead of getting that nice char
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning for better adherence
  • Let the garlic sauce sit for at least 30 minutes to mellow the raw garlic bite
  • Warm your bowls slightly before serving, it keeps everything hotter longer
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