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Grilled Shrimp Bowl

Savor the Summer with a Flavor-Packed Grilled Shrimp Bowl

This Grilled Shrimp Bowl is a summer delight featuring smoky grilled shrimp, fresh corn salsa, and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Swap for chicken or tofu if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used, but reduce to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion can be substituted.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Use either white or brown rice.
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, canned, or frozen work.
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with similar-sized tomatoes.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion For a milder touch, use scallions.
  • 1 Jalapeño Seeded and chopped, replace with bell pepper if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can swap for parsley.
  • 1 Lime Juice From 1 lime.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Substitutes could be sour cream or non-dairy yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Vegan mayo for dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Optional.
For Garnish
  • 1 Ripe Avocado Sliced, can be omitted.
  • Lime Wedges For garnish.
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowls
  • skewers

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss shrimp until coated and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Mix corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl for the salsa.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and thread marinated shrimp onto skewers.
  5. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque.
  6. Divide cooked rice into bowls, top with shrimp, corn salsa, and sliced avocado.
  7. Drizzle creamy sauce over each bowl and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow shrimp to marinate for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Monitor grilling closely to avoid overcooking.

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