Blackened Shrimp Avocado Bowl (Printable Version)

Spicy blackened shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa and fluffy rice in a vibrant bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Avocado Corn Salsa

11 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
12 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed
13 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Bowl Base & Garnish

19 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, hot
20 - Lime wedges, for serving
21 - Extra cilantro, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently combine diced avocado, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
04 - Divide cooked rice equally among four bowls. Top each serving with blackened shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
05 - Garnish each bowl with additional cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for busy weeknights
  • Gluten-free and packed with colorful vegetables
02 -
  • This meal is naturally gluten-free but always check packaged ingredient labels for allergens
  • Blackened shrimp cook very quickly so have all your other components ready before starting
03 -
  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb base
  • For extra flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salsa
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