Description
Summer’s sizzling Grilled Shrimp Bowl delivers a flavor-packed Mexican-inspired feast with succulent seafood and zesty accompaniments. Crisp corn salsa, creamy garlic sauce, and perfectly charred shrimp create a refreshing meal you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
- green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Seasonings, Sauces, and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for shrimp)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for shrimp)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Create vibrant corn salsa by mixing corn kernels, diced red onion, chopped jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Allow flavors to meld while preparing other components.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (375-400°F). Arrange marinated shrimp on grill, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop light char marks.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced cilantro, lime juice, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper to create a smooth, tangy creamy garlic sauce.
- Layer bowls with corn salsa as a base, then strategically position grilled shrimp and sliced or cubed avocado on top.
- Drizzle creamy garlic sauce generously over the assembled bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling sesame seeds and chopped green onions as a final garnish.
- Optional: Amplify heat by adding extra cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the shrimp marinade or serve with additional hot sauce.
- Transform into a complete meal by incorporating cooked rice or accompanying with a light side salad.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp for extra flavor by letting them sit in the seasoning mix for 15-20 minutes before grilling, which helps the spices penetrate deeper into the protein.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best texture and taste, preferably wild-caught with a firm, translucent appearance and clean ocean scent.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to match individual heat preferences, ensuring a personalized dining experience.
- For gluten-free adaptation, verify mayonnaise and sour cream ingredients, and use certified gluten-free products to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg