Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn Bowl (Print Version)

Grilled shrimp and avocado-corn salsa meet creamy sauce over a flavorful bowl perfect for warm weather meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Chili powder, to taste
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Avocado Corn Salsa

06 - 1 avocado, diced
07 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, diced
09 - 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - Salt, to taste

→ Creamy Sauce

12 - 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
13 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
14 - Pinch of chili powder
15 - Salt, to taste

→ Bowl Base

16 - 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or mixed greens

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Pat shrimp dry, then toss with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Grill or sauté shrimp over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through.
02 - Combine diced avocado, corn kernels, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
04 - Divide cooked rice, quinoa, or mixed greens among four serving bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp, a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa, and drizzle with creamy sauce before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elevates simple pantry staples and fresh produce into a show-stopping meal
  • Everything cooks in about thirty minutes so weeknights feel easy
  • Naturally gluten free and totally customizable for diets or preferences
  • My family always asks for second helpings and I love that it is craveable but healthful at the same time
02 -
  • High protein satisfying enough for dinner
  • Adapts easily for dairy free or low carb diets
  • Preps and cleans up in under forty minutes
03 -
  • Always pat shrimp dry to help seasoning stick and to get a good sear
  • Do not skip resting the seasoned shrimp for a few minutes before cooking
  • Dice the avocado just before mixing the salsa so it stays vibrant and does not brown
  • A squeeze of extra lime over the final bowl brightens all the flavors right before serving

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