Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy grilled shrimp combined with creamy avocado corn salsa over rice for a light, fresh meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly 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 to prevent burning.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque, pink, and lightly charred. Remove from heat promptly.
04 - In a separate bowl, gently combine diced avocado, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if desired, lime juice, and salt.
05 - Divide warm cooked rice among four bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing meal
  • Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
02 -
  • Always soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning
  • This dish is perfect for meal prep and leftovers taste great cold
03 -
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
  • Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy
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