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Top-down view of a white ceramic bowl containing succulent charred shrimp, fluffy rice, and pale green avocado mash for a Grilled Shrimp Bowl.

Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Roasted Corn Salsa and Lime Crema

This Grilled Shrimp Bowl features succulent charred shrimp, fluffy white rice, and a vibrant roasted corn salsa. Topped with smooth mashed avocado and a thick lime crema drizzle, it is the ultimate healthy, high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Shrimp
  • 1 lb (454g) Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika For the reddish-orange rub
Bowl Components
  • 2 cups (360g) Cooked White Rice Fluffy Jasmine or Basmati
  • 1 cup (165g) Yellow Corn Roasted/Charred
  • 1 large Avocado Mashed until smooth
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro Chopped
Lime Crema
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) Sour Cream Or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor Grill or Cast Iron Grill Pan Used for high-heat charring.
  • 2 Small mixing bowl For avocado mash and lime crema.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a dry pan over high heat, roast corn until charred. Mix with red onion and cilantro.
  2. Mash avocado in a bowl until perfectly smooth and pale green.
Grilling & Assembly
  1. Season shrimp with paprika rub. Grill over high heat until dark char marks appear (2 mins per side).
  2. Layer rice, shrimp, mash, and salsa. Drizzle lime crema in a zigzag pattern and garnish with chili flakes.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for the best char.
Use a squeeze bottle for the crema zigzag to get the Pinterest-perfect look.