Description
These Garlic Shrimp & Corn Salsa Bowls are a fresh and vibrant high-protein meal. Smoky grilled shrimp meet a zesty lime-infused corn salsa and a velvety garlic cream sauce for a restaurant-quality experience that balances hot charred flavors with cold, crisp textures.
Ingredients
The Smoky Garlic Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Spice Blend: 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.25 tsp each salt, pepper, and cayenne
The Zesty Corn Salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, minced
The Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Seasoning: 0.25 tsp each salt and pepper
The Bowl Base
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Garnish: Sesame seeds and green onions
Instructions
Prep: Toss shrimp with oil and spices. In a separate bowl, mix the corn salsa ingredients and let sit.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Grill shrimp for 2–3 mins per side until opaque and charred.
Sauce: Whisk together mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Assemble: Layer corn salsa into bowls. Top with warm shrimp and avocado. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
The ‘Pickle’ Effect: Letting the salsa sit for 15 mins allows the lime juice to ‘cook’ the raw red onions, removing their sharp bite.
Shrimp Size: Use ‘Large’ (21/25 count) to ensure they develop a char without overcooking into a rubbery texture.
Sauce Consistency: Thin the sauce with a teaspoon of water if you prefer a more pourable drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Salad
- Method: Grilling / Searing
- Cuisine: Fresh Coastal / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
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