Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn (Printable)
Smoky grilled shrimp over rice with a bright avocado corn salsa for a fresh, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime
→ For the Avocado Corn Salsa
09 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
10 - 1 cup cooked corn kernels
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ To Serve
17 - 2 cups cooked rice
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Additional cilantro for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - While the shrimp grills, combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Toss gently to incorporate without mashing the avocado.
04 - Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp on top of each portion and add a generous spoonful of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
05 - Serve the bowls right away while the shrimp is warm and the salsa is fresh.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The salsa does most of the heavy lifting so even tired weeknights feel special
- It hits that rare sweet spot where healthy and genuinely craveable overlap completely
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp is rubbery and sad, pull them the second they curl into a C shape
- The salsa needs to be made right before serving because avocado browns quickly once mixed
03 -
- Dry the shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before marinating or the oil will not adhere properly
- Let the grill pan get fully hot before adding shrimp, that sizzle is what creates the char