Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn (Printable)

Juicy grilled shrimp with creamy avocado and sweet corn salsa on a bed of warm rice, perfect for summer.

# 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, 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 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 with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - While shrimp cooks, combine avocado, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss to combine.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous portion of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal
  • Full of fresh summer flavors and naturally gluten-free
02 -
  • This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, but always check ingredient labels for cross-contamination
  • Contains shellfish (shrimp)
03 -
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes before grilling to prevent burning
  • Dice the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and green
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