🍤 Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Fresh • Protein-Packed • Mediterranean Style
✨ Description
This grilled shrimp bowl is light yet satisfying, bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet corn salsa, and a tangy yogurt-based sauce come together in one balanced bowl. Perfect for weight loss, clean eating, or a colorful weeknight meal you’ll actually crave.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🦐 Grilled Shrimp
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400 g (14 oz) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp oregano
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Salt & black pepper to taste
🌽 Corn Salsa
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1 cup corn kernels (grilled or boiled)
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½ red bell pepper, diced
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¼ red onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of ½ lime or lemon
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Salt to taste
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Optional: chopped cilantro or parsley
🥑 Bowl Base
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1 ripe avocado, sliced
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2 cups leafy greens or cooked quinoa/brown rice (optional)
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Cherry tomatoes (optional)
🥣 Creamy Mediterranean Sauce
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Water to thin, if needed
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Marinate Shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rest 10–15 minutes.
🔹 Step 2: Grill Shrimp
Grill on a hot pan or grill for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Set aside.
🔹 Step 3: Make Corn Salsa
In a bowl, mix corn, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, citrus juice, and salt. Chill briefly.
🔹 Step 4: Creamy Sauce
Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth and drizzle-ready.
🔹 Step 5: Assemble Bowl
Layer greens or grains → shrimp → avocado → corn salsa → drizzle with creamy sauce.
🥗 Why This Bowl Works
✔ High protein, low carb (if grain-free)
✔ Healthy fats keep you full
✔ Mediterranean anti-inflammatory ingredients
✔ Fresh, colorful, and meal-prep friendly
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this good for weight loss?
Yes! Shrimp is lean protein, avocado provides healthy fats, and the yogurt sauce keeps it light.
Q: Can I meal prep it?
Absolutely. Store components separately for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I replace shrimp?
Yes — grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas work beautifully.
Q: Is it gluten-free?
Yes, naturally gluten-free (skip grains if needed).
Q: Can I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes, cayenne, or a little harissa to the sauce.
🧠 Nutrition Highlights (approx. per serving)
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High protein
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Rich in omega-3s
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Fiber from veggies & avocado
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No sugar, no white flour
