Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable format)

Juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and sweet corn blend over warm rice for a light summer meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 if 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 tsp salt

→ Bowl Base

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

# How to make it:

01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.
03 - Thread 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 combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt. Toss to mix evenly.
05 - Divide warm rice among 4 bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Colorful and healthy bowl packed with flavor
  • Quick and easy to prepare for weeknight dinners
02 -
  • This bowl is naturally glutenfree and dairyfree
  • Always verify labels for those with food allergies
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning
  • Gently mix salsa to avoid mashing avocado
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