Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Grilled shrimp paired with avocado corn salsa and rice for a fresh, light summer 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, 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

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes before threading the shrimp onto them.
03 - Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - While the shrimp cooks, gently combine diced avocado, cooked corn, quartered cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
05 - Divide warm cooked rice evenly among four 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 summer main dish
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free for versatile diets
02 -
  • For best flavor, marinate shrimp at least 10 minutes before grilling.
  • This recipe is allergy-friendly but does contain shellfish. Double-check ingredients if serving to someone with allergies.
03 -
  • Try quinoa or cauliflower rice as a base for a lower-carb bowl.
  • Swap in grilled chicken or tofu for a completely different protein option.
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