Grilled Shrimp Bowl Avocado Corn (Printable Version)

Smoky grilled shrimp paired with fresh avocado, zesty corn salsa, and creamy garlic sauce in a vibrant, satisfying bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, 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. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss together until well mixed.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - Layer rice, quinoa, or greens as a base in each bowl. Top with corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and avocado slices. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
06 - Serve immediately while shrimp is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The garlic sauce is good on literally everything, you might want to double it
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad, pull them the second they turn pink and opaque
  • The garlic sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge for the garlic flavor to mellow and blend properly
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp really dry before tossing them with the spices, the spices will adhere better and you will get a better sear
  • Let the grill pan get properly hot before adding the shrimp, that sizzle is what creates those gorgeous grill marks
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