Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Mash & Charred Corn

This dish is a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors, featuring grilled shrimp over a bed of mashed avocado, charred corn, and onions. It’s packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a delicious and nutritious meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp chili powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lime

1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)

For the Avocado Mash:

2 ripe avocados

1 tbsp lime juice

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Charred Corn & Onions:

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

½ red onion, diced

½ tbsp olive oil

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Make the Avocado Mash: In another bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Char the Corn & Onions: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and red onion, sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly charred.

Grill the Shrimp: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp.

Assemble the Bowl: Spread avocado mash at the bottom of a bowl, top with charred corn and onions, then add grilled shrimp. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Tips & Variations

Add grains: Serve over quinoa or brown rice for extra fiber.

Extra spice: Add a pinch of cayenne or drizzle with hot sauce.

Make it creamy: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Nutritional Value (Per Serving – 4 Servings)

(Approximate values)

Calories: ~320 kcal

Protein: ~30g

Carbohydrates: ~18g

Fats: ~18g

Fiber: ~6g