🍤 Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Mediterranean Style
Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl combines smoky, lemon-garlic shrimp with creamy avocado, a sweet-crunchy corn salsa, and a tangy yogurt-based sauce inspired by Mediterranean flavors. It’s balanced, protein-rich, and full of fresh herbs and olive oil—ideal for lunch, dinner, or healthy meal prep.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Shrimp
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Zest & juice of 1 lemon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Corn Salsa
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1½ cups corn (grilled, boiled, or frozen & thawed)
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½ small red onion, finely diced
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1 small tomato, diced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Creamy Mediterranean Sauce
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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Salt, to taste
Bowl Base & Toppings
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2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous
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2 ripe avocados, sliced
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Extra herbs for garnish
🔥 Instructions
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Marinate the shrimp
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Marinate 15–20 minutes. -
Prepare corn salsa
Combine corn, onion, tomato, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs. Set aside. -
Make creamy sauce
Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. -
Grill shrimp
Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high.
Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque with light char. -
Assemble bowls
Add grains to bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, corn salsa, and drizzle with creamy sauce. -
Serve
Garnish with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
🍽 Mediterranean Serving Tips
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Add olives or crumbled feta for extra Mediterranean flavor
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Serve with warm pita or flatbread
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Enjoy with sparkling water & lemon
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
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High in lean protein
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Rich in healthy fats from olive oil & avocado
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Naturally balanced & fiber-rich
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Gluten-free (depending on grain choice)
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I cook the shrimp without a grill?
A: Yes! Pan-sear or broil shrimp for similar results.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or tahini-lemon sauce.
Q: Is this bowl good for meal prep?
A: Absolutely. Store components separately for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Yes—just thaw completely and pat dry before marinating.
Q: How can I make it low-carb?
A: Replace grains with cauliflower rice or mixed greens.
