Description
This bowl is a colorful medley of juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty corn salsa, all served over fluffy rice for a fulfilling meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- Corn Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or canned, drained)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Creamy Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Serving:
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by combining corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Remove from grill.
- Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, corn salsa, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle creamy sauce over each bowl and garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, char the corn on the grill before adding to salsa.
- Shrimp can also be cooked in a skillet if a grill is not available.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion