Name: Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Coastal Fusion
Ingredients: For the Shrimp:; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; For the Creamy Avocado:; 2 ripe avocados; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; For the Bowl:; 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); Optional toppings: sriracha, sesame seeds, lime wedges

Description

This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Avocado is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Fresh, healthy, and bursting with coastal flavors, it’s easy to make and even easier to love.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Avocado:
2 ripe avocados
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Optional toppings: sriracha, sesame seeds, lime wedges

Instructions

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
In a food processor, blend avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn.
Drizzle with creamy avocado sauce. Add optional toppings like sriracha, sesame seeds, or lime wedges.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful shrimp bowl!

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies, grains, or spicy sauces. For a vegan version, substitute shrimp with grilled tofu and use plant-based yogurt.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Coastal Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 570mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: shrimp bowl, grilled shrimp, healthy bowl, avocado sauce, weeknight dinner, coastal recipe