Quick Grilled Shrimp Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Restaurant-quality shrimp bowls in 30 minutes! Charred shrimp, vibrant avocado-corn salsa, and a silky garlic sauce served over fluffy rice or quinoa. A perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups cooked white rice or quinoa
Instructions
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat
Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until charred and opaque
While shrimp cooks, combine avocado, corn, jalapeño, and lime juice in a bowl
Make creamy garlic sauce: blend 1 cup coconut milk, 2 cloves roasted garlic, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice, and salt to taste
Assemble bowls: place rice/quinoa base, top with shrimp, avocado salsa, and sauce
Notes
Rice/quinoa can be cooked in advance
Use frozen corn and fresh lime juice for quick prep
Add shredded cabbage for extra crunch
Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days