Grilled Shrimp Avocado Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Juicy grilled shrimp paired with avocado corn salsa and rice for a fresh summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Avocado Corn Salsa

09 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
10 - 1 cup cooked corn kernels, drained
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Bowl Base

17 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat and marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes before threading the shrimp.
03 - Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink, opaque, and develop light char marks. Remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, gently mix diced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt until combined.
05 - Divide warm rice among 4 bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes for a quick dinner
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
02 -
  • If you use wooden skewers, soaking them prevents burning.
  • This dish contains shellfish: double-check ingredient labels for allergy safety.
03 -
  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice or quinoa for a lighter bowl.
  • For extra flavor, add black beans or shredded lettuce as a layer.
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