Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado and Creamy Garlic Sauce combines smoky, spiced shrimp with fresh, vibrant ingredients like avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro, all served over a bed of rice. The creamy garlic sauce adds a tangy, savory finish, making it a delicious and healthy main course perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Bowl:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or sautéed)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the shrimp evenly.
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until they are fully and evenly coated with the spices.
- Grill the shrimp: Place the seasoned shrimp on the preheated grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with corn kernels, black beans, grilled shrimp, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over each bowl and garnish with lime wedges for squeezing over just before eating.
Notes
- You can substitute the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter or low-carb option.
- Add pickled red onions or shredded lettuce for extra texture and flavor variation.
- The creamy garlic sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
