Grilled Shrimp Bowl Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Garlic Sauce features smoky spiced shrimp over vibrant corn salsa creamy avocado finished with garlicky sauce drizzle. This colorful healthy bowl serves 4 in 25 minutes perfect summer dinner or meal prep.

Why This Recipe Works

Paprika garlic powder cayenne create restaurant sear crust locking shrimp juices. Corn salsa lime cilantro balance richness with fresh crunch. Creamy garlic sauce mayo sour cream emulsifies silky coating every component. Avocado creaminess ties bowl together preventing dryness.

Ingredients & Prep

Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp peeled deveined, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp cayenne. Corn Salsa: 1 cup corn thawed, ½ cup red onion diced, ¼ cup cilantro chopped, 1 jalapeño minced optional, 1 lime juiced. Sauce: ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 garlic clove minced, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp cilantro chopped, salt pepper. Bowl: 1 avocado sliced, cooked rice quinoa optional, sesame seeds green onions.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Toss shrimp oil spices. Grill medium-high 2 minutes per side opaque. Mix corn salsa ingredients chill. Whisk sauce ingredients smooth. Divide rice salsa shrimp avocado bowls drizzle sauce garnish sesame green onions.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate components separate 3 days. Don’t freeze shrimp toughens. Reheat shrimp gentle microwave.

FAQs

Shrimp rubbery? Don’t overcook 145°F internal. Sauce oily? Full-fat sour cream emulsifies best. Salsa watery? Salt onion 10 minutes drain.

Conclusion

Grilled Shrimp Bowl transforms sheet pan ingredients into bowl restaurant smoky fresh creamy perfection.

Grilled Shrimp Bowl

Print Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Garlic Sauce delivers smoky charred shrimp atop cilantro-lime rice with vibrant corn-avocado salsa. Cooling garlic crema drizzles golden protein perfection while charred lime brightness ties tropical bowl together. Ultimate Pinterest poke bowl evolution for summer dinner boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 4 bowls 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Grill/Stovetop
• Cuisine: Latin Fusion
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• Grilled Shrimp:
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-off)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
• Cilantro Lime Rice:
• 1½ cups jasmine rice (cooked)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Corn Avocado Salsa:
• 1 cup corn (fresh grilled/thawed)
• 1 avocado (diced)
• ¼ cup red onion (fine dice)
• ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
• ½ jalapeño (minced, optional)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• Salt to taste
• Creamy Garlic Sauce:
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Garnish:
• Charred lime wedges
• Cilantro sprigs

 

Instructions

• 1. Shrimp marinade: Toss shrimp + oil + spices. Marinate 15 mins.
• 2. Rice: Fluff cooked rice + lime juice + cilantro + oil + salt.
• 3. Corn salsa: Combine corn + avocado + onion + cilantro + jalapeño + lime + salt.
• 4. Garlic sauce: Whisk sour cream + mayo + garlic + lime + cilantro + salt + pepper. Chill.
• 5. Preheat grill/skillet medium-high. Grill shrimp 2 mins/side until pink + charred. Rest.
• 6. Char lime wedges cut-side down 1 min.
• 7. Assemble bowls: Rice base + corn salsa + shrimp + garlic sauce drizzle.
• 8. Garnish charred lime + cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

• 16-20 count shrimp = perfect bowl protein portion.
• Charred grill marks = smoky flavor foundation.
• Cilantro lime rice = bowl flavor backbone.
• Garlic mellows 30+ mins in sauce (make ahead).
• Corn salsa needs 15 mins rest for flavor marriage.
• Air fryer shrimp: 400°F, 6 mins single layer.
• Storage: Components separate, assemble fresh.
• Low carb: Cauliflower rice + extra avocado.
• Scale: Double for meal prep weekly bowls.
• Serves 4. Summer bowl perfection unlocked.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 520
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 220mg

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