Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn Bowl (Print)
Smoky grilled shrimp over rice with a bright avocado corn salsa for a fresh, satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Avocado Corn Salsa
09 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
10 - 1 cup cooked corn kernels
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ To Serve
17 - 2 cups cooked rice
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Additional cilantro for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
03 - While the shrimp grills, combine diced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Toss gently to combine.
04 - Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp on top of each portion and add a generous spoonful of avocado corn salsa. Finish with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
05 - Serve immediately while the shrimp is warm and the salsa is fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The char on the shrimp against the cool salsa creates a temperature contrast that makes every forkful exciting
- It comes together so fast you will wonder why you ever ordered takeout on a weeknight
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- Wet shrimp will not sear no matter how hot your grill gets, so paper towel them thoroughly before cooking
- The salsa should be made right before serving because avocado oxidizes and the corn loses its sweet pop as it sits
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- A quick drizzle of hot sauce over the finished bowl adds a vinegary kick that cuts through the richness beautifully
- If you can find it, queso fresco crumbled on top is worth breaking the dairy-free rule for