Description
Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado is a vibrant, protein-packed bowl featuring smoky shrimp, creamy avocado, and a bright corn salsa layered over fluffy rice. Juicy shrimp meet zesty salsa and a tangy creamy sauce for a balanced bite. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this colorful bowl delivers texture, color, and bold flavor in every serving. Fast to prepare, easy to customize with veggies, and gluten Free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- For the corn salsa:
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- For the creamy sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- Pinch of salt
- 2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 15–20 minutes if time allows.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- In a small bowl, combine corn, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, paprika, and salt to make the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice, then top with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, and corn salsa.
- Drizzle with creamy sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- To keep it gluten free, use gluten-free certified ingredients for any sauces or flavorings.
- Swap cauliflower rice or quinoa for a lower-carb option.
- Adjust seasoning or add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prepare components ahead: marinate shrimp, make salsa and sauce, and slice avocado up to a day in advance; assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Sugar: ~8 g
- Sodium: ~560 mg
- Fat: ~20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
- Protein: ~28 g
- Cholesterol: ~150 mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Shrimp Bowl, Avocado Bowl, Corn Salsa, Creamy Sauce, Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Healthy Bowl, Meal Prep