A zesty flavor explosion for clean eats that satisfy, featuring grilled shrimp and avocado corn salsa.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:2–3 bowls 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or grilled)
1 avocado, diced or mashed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Water to thin (if needed)
1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Extra lime wedges & chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Grill on skewers or in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water to thin if needed.
Combine corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
Start with your rice or grain base. Top with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and a generous drizzle of garlic sauce. Add lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish.
Serve immediately while shrimp is warm.
Notes
This bowl is great for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal prep.
Adjust the spice level by adding or omitting cayenne pepper.
Feel free to substitute the base with your choice of grain.