Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado (Print Version)

Smoky grilled shrimp paired with avocado mash, corn salsa and spicy-lime dressing for a quick, flavor-packed summer meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Grilled Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
09 - Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

→ Corn Salsa

10 - 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
11 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
12 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
13 - 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
14 - 1 tbsp lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste

→ Avocado Mash

16 - 2 ripe avocados
17 - Juice of 1/2 lime
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Creamy Sauce

19 - 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
20 - 1 tbsp lime juice
21 - 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
22 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
23 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
24 - 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
25 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Base

26 - Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
02 - In another bowl, combine corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Scoop avocado into a bowl, mash with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.
04 - Whisk together mayo or Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt. Thin as needed with a splash of water.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
06 - Add rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to the base of a bowl. Top with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.