Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Juicy grilled shrimp combined with creamy avocado corn salsa over fluffy rice—fresh and flavorful summer dish.

# What you'll need:

→ 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, 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 teaspoon 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, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and let 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.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, cooked corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
05 - Divide the warm cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous portion of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for busy nights
  • Bright flavors and healthy ingredients make it a perfect summer dish
02 -
  • This dish contains shellfish and should be avoided by those with allergies
  • You can swap in quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower carb version
03 -
  • Use fresh corn for extra sweetness in the salsa
  • Grill shrimp on high heat for quick cooking without drying out
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