Description
A vibrant and delicious dish combining grilled shrimp with a fresh avocado and corn salsa, topped with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (as desired)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and set aside to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well and refrigerate until assembly.
- Scoop avocados into a small bowl, add lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mash until creamy yet slightly chunky.
- Whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt. If needed, adjust consistency with a small splash of water.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are opaque and lightly charred.
- Add cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to serving bowls. Layer with corn salsa and avocado mash. Arrange grilled shrimp on top and drizzle generously with creamy sauce. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of hot sauce in the creamy sauce.
- This recipe can be adjusted to your taste by adding more vegetables or changing the proteins.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked thoroughly and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg