Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Juicy grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa over warm rice for a light summer meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, 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 teaspoon salt

→ Bowl Base

17 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine shrimp with 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. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if using.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - In a separate bowl, gently toss together avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt until combined.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top with grilled shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing with fresh ingredients
  • Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
  • Marinate shrimp no longer than 10 minutes to avoid toughness
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning while grilling
  • Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture
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