Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed bowl featuring grilled shrimp, fresh corn salsa, creamy avocado, and a zesty garlic sauce over a bed of fluffy rice. Perfect for summer dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 2 limes, juiced (divided)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 ears sweet corn, husked
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, juice of 1 lime, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15-60 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper to make creamy garlic sauce. Chill until ready to use.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until caramelized. Remove and cool slightly.
- Cut corn off the cob and mix with red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, juice of 1/2 lime, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make salsa.
- Assemble bowls with rice base, corn salsa, avocado slices, grilled shrimp, and a drizzle of creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime if desired.
Notes
- Make it dairy-free with plant-based yogurt and mayo.
- Add jalapeño to the salsa for more heat.
- Use frozen shrimp (thawed and dried) if fresh isn’t available.
- Can be served family-style or assembled in mason jars for parties.