Description
A vibrant and flavorful shrimp bowl featuring grilled shrimp, fresh corn salsa, and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper in a bowl. Allow it to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together thawed corn, diced red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt to create the corn salsa.
- Preheat your grill over medium heat. Grill shrimp for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble your bowl starting with corn salsa at the base, followed by grilled shrimp and sliced or mashed avocado. Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fresh for the best results. Consider adding other vegetables to the corn salsa for variety.