Description
A smoky, juicy grilled shrimp bowl paired with creamy avocado and zesty corn salsa, perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels, grilled or roasted
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ÂĽ cup red onion, finely diced
- ÂĽ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- Fresh lime wedges
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, hot sauce, or crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade until fully coated. Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Prepare the avocado & corn salsa: In a large bowl, mix the diced avocado, grilled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers (if using) or place them directly on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice or cauliflower rice into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous portion of avocado & corn salsa, followed by the grilled shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, hot sauce, or queso fresco as desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the bowls immediately while the shrimp is still warm. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the marinade; it’s key to flavorful, juicy shrimp.’, ‘Preheat your grill or pan to ensure a beautiful char without overcooking.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.’, ‘Avoid overcooking shrimp as they cook quickly and can become rubbery.’, ‘Prep the salsa and cook the rice ahead to save time.’]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 25
Keywords: grilled shrimp, avocado salsa, shrimp bowl, healthy recipe, quick dinner, gluten-free, meal prep, summer recipe