That sounds like a fresh, vibrant, and protein-packed bowl—kind of a southwestern or coastal-inspired dish. Here’s a complete recipe idea based on your description:
🍤 Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa and Creamy Sauce
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
For the avocado corn salsa:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the creamy sauce:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- Optional: leafy greens like spinach or arugula
Instructions
- Marinate and grill shrimp:
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Grill on medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred.
- Make the avocado corn salsa:
- In a bowl, gently combine corn, avocado, red onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the creamy sauce:
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, sriracha (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Assemble the bowls:
- Start with a base of rice (and greens if using).
- Top with grilled shrimp, then add a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
💡 Tips / Variations:
- Add black beans for extra protein and fiber.
- Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco or feta for a richer flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add pickled jalapeños to the salsa.
If you want, I can also make a quick, 15-minute version that’s perfect for a weekday lunch without grilling. Do you want me to do that?
