Easy Grilled Shrimp Avocado Bowl (Print)

A vibrant bowl combining grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and warm rice with zesty lime accents.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 drained canned)
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 teaspoon 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 over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers; soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes beforehand if using.
03 - Grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Combine diced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss to mix.
05 - Divide warm rice among four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free for easy dietary swaps
02 -
  • Contains shellfish (shrimp)
  • This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free
03 -
  • Try quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
  • Swap grilled chicken or tofu for shrimp if preferred
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