Easy Grilled Shrimp Avocado (Printer View)

Grilled shrimp with creamy avocado corn salsa atop fluffy rice for a vibrant, light dish.

# Components:

→ 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 (fresh, frozen, or drained 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

# Method steps:

01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt. Toss carefully to mix.
05 - Divide warm rice equally among four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes
  • Full of fresh summer flavors
02 -
  • Contains shellfish, always check ingredient labels for allergens
  • This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free
03 -
  • Quinoa or cauliflower rice can replace regular rice for a lower-carb bowl
  • Swap out shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a delicious alternative
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