Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Juicy grilled shrimp and creamy avocado corn salsa layered atop rice for a fresh, light summer dish.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if using.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - While shrimp cooks, combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently to blend flavors.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve alongside lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and easy to assemble
  • Packed with fresh, wholesome, gluten-free ingredients
02 -
  • This dish contains shellfish; ensure guests are aware if serving at gatherings
  • Grilled shrimp cook very quickly so do not walk away during grilling
03 -
  • Use fresh lime and cilantro for brightest flavor
  • Thread shrimp tightly on skewers to prevent overcooking
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