Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn Bowl (Print)

A vibrant bowl of grilled shrimp with avocado corn salsa atop warm rice, perfect for a light summer meal.

# Components:

→ 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 (fresh, frozen or canned, 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 grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes before threading shrimp onto skewers.
03 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink, opaque, and show light charring. Remove from heat.
04 - While shrimp cooks, combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (optional), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss to blend flavors.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly 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 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for busy weeknights
  • Bright, summery flavors with healthy ingredients
02 -
  • If using wooden skewers, soaking prevents burning.
  • The recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, but always check your ingredients to avoid cross-contamination.
03 -
  • Try swapping rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
  • Marinate the shrimp up to 2 hours ahead for deeper flavor.
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