Grilled Shrimp Bowl Avocado Corn Salsa (Printable version)

Smoky grilled shrimp paired with fresh avocado, tangy corn salsa, and rich garlic sauce over your choice of base.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the 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 (optional)

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

→ For Assembly

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Combine the corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Toss together to make the corn salsa.
04 - Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Layer rice, quinoa, or greens (if using) 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 the shrimp is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This comes together so fast you'll actually want to cook on busy weeknights instead of ordering takeout again
  • The combination of smoky grilled shrimp, cool avocado, and zesty corn salsa hits every craving at once
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and disappointing, so pull them from heat the moment they turn pink throughout
  • The sauce needs at least 5 minutes to rest after whisking so the garlic flavor mellows and permeates properly
03 -
  • Butterfly your shrimp by slicing down the back without cutting completely through for faster, more even cooking
  • Sprinkle a little finishing salt over everything right before serving to make all flavors sing
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