Grilled Shrimp Avocado Bowl (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled shrimp combined with fresh avocado corn salsa and warm rice in a light, flavorful bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
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, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, soaking wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if using.
03 - Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - While shrimp cooks, combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently to combine.
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 lime wedges for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick preparation time for weeknight dinners
  • Colorful and packed with fresh summer flavors
02 -
  • This dish contains shellfish: always check labels for allergen info
  • Try swapping rice for cauliflower rice or quinoa for a lower-carb base
03 -
  • For smoky flavor, grill corn before adding to salsa
  • Marinate shrimp up to an hour for extra depth of flavor
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