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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado and Corn Salsa

Savor the Best Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado and Corn Salsa

Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado and Corn Salsa, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large shrimp (16/20) peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil for marinating
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice reserve some for corn salsa
  • 2 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
For the Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup Corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Red onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Jalapeño optional, minced
For the Avocado
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe and creamy
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked rice or quinoa or mixed greens
For the Optional Crema
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt base for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle in adobo for smokiness
  • 1 tablespoon Honey for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Water to thin the crema

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • grill pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat dry the large shrimp. Toss with olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Brush the grill grates with a little oil.
  3. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque. Remove from the grill.
  4. Char the corn kernels for about 5 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.
  5. Combine charred corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and remaining kosher salt in a bowl. Add jalapeño if using.
  6. Season diced avocados with a pinch of salt and lime juice, keeping them chunky.
  7. For the optional crema, whisk together Greek yogurt, chipotle, honey, and water until drizzleable. Season with a pinch of salt.
  8. Assemble the bowl starting with a base of rice, quinoa, or mixed greens. Top with corn salsa, avocado, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are patted dry before marinating for better grilling. Adjust chipotle level based on personal heat preference.

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