Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Juicy grilled shrimp meets creamy avocado corn salsa on a bed of fluffy rice in this light 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
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

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes beforehand.
03 - Skewer the shrimp evenly to prepare for grilling.
04 - Place shrimp on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque, pink, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
05 - While shrimp cooks, combine avocado, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss until evenly mixed.
06 - Divide the warm cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous portion of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes
  • Healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free
02 -
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
  • Contains shellfish. Always double-check ingredient labels for any allergies.
03 -
  • To prevent the shrimp from sticking, oil the grill grates before cooking.
  • Gently toss the avocado salsa to keep the avocado chunks intact.
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