Description
Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Salsa Avocado Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer cookouts. Juicy shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a luscious avocado sauce come together in a delightful bowl that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for customization based on seasonal ingredients. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup onions (diced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, and lime juice. Add shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a blender, combine avocado, salsa, lime juice, minced garlic, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Dice bell peppers and onions while shrimp grill.
- In a serving bowl, layer rice or quinoa at the bottom, followed by veggies, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg