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Grilled Shrimp Bowl

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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.

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.

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