Blackened Shrimp Avocado Corn Bowl (Printable)

Smoky shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa and fluffy rice for a bright Southwestern meal.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - 1/4 teaspoon 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, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange 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, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
04 - Divide hot cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each serving with blackened shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
05 - Garnish each bowl with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Flavor-packed combination of spicy shrimp and creamy salsa
  • Quick and easy preparation suitable for weeknights
02 -
  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for rice to make it low-carb
  • For extra flavor, grill the corn before adding to the salsa
03 -
  • Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure better blackening
  • Use fresh lime juice to brighten the salsa just before serving
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