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Grilled Shrimp Bowl

Grilled Shrimp Bowl: A Vibrant, Quick Meal You'll Love

This Grilled Shrimp Bowl is a vibrant, quick meal packed with protein. Perfect for dinner, it's customizable and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp Fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For marinating
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika For marinade
  • 1 tsp Cumin For marinade
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder For marinade
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For marinade
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice For marinade
  • 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper To taste
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Chopped, optional
  • 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
For the Avocado Mash
  • 2 medium Avocados Mashed
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For flavor
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce Optional
For Assembly
  • 2 cups Rice or Quinoa Base for the bowl
  • 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the shrimp by whisking together olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Chill for 10 minutes.
  3. Mash the avocados in a bowl, season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. For the creamy sauce, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
  6. Assemble the bowls starting with rice or quinoa, layered with corn salsa, avocado mash, and grilled shrimp. Drizzle with creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with different proteins and seasonal veggies for variety. Ensure shrimp are thawed before marinating for better flavor absorption.

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