Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant mix of grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and rice for a refreshing light meal.

# What You 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 (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
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

# Directions:

01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. 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 if using.
03 - Cook shrimp on grill 2-3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss to combine.
05 - Divide warm rice among 4 bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Try quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
  • Contains shellfish so be mindful of allergies
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
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