Description
Craving something bold, fresh, and ready in under 30 minutes? This Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado & Corn Salsa is the perfect mix of smoky grilled shrimp, sweet and zesty corn salsa, and creamy mashed avocado—finished with a spicy chipotle drizzle. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, healthy lunch bowls, or meal prep food ideas, this bowl hits the spot. It’s naturally gluten-free, protein-packed, and layered with textures and flavors that keep every bite interesting. Great for summer nights, weekday meals, or anyone looking for an easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup corn kernels (grilled, frozen, or canned)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 avocado
1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
2 tablespoons chipotle mayo or chipotle sauce
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and charred. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
4. Mash avocado with a pinch of salt and lime juice in a small bowl.
5. Build each bowl by layering quinoa or rice, corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and mashed avocado.
6. Drizzle chipotle sauce on top and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
7. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Don’t over-marinate the shrimp—citrus can break down the texture if left too long.
If prepping ahead, keep avocado separate and mash right before serving.
Use a grill pan if outdoor grilling isn’t an option—it still delivers great char and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, healthy dinner, grilled shrimp, summer bowl, easy dinner, avocado, corn salsa