Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant blend of grilled shrimp, avocado, corn salsa, and rice for a refreshing summer dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 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

# How to Make:

01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. 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 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss to blend flavors.
05 - Divide warm rice into four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous portion of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with cilantro and serve lime wedges alongside.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and packed with summer flavor
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
02 -
  • You can swap the rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb bowl
  • This recipe is naturally free from gluten and dairy
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water ahead to prevent burning
  • Grill corn fresh for extra flavor in the salsa
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