Blackened Shrimp Avocado Bowl (Printable)

Spicy blackened shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa and rice for a fresh Southwestern dish.

# 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, adjust to taste
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

# How-To:

01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; toss to coat evenly.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred; remove from heat.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently mix diced avocado, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
04 - Portion cooked rice evenly among four bowls; top each with blackened shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
05 - Finish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy main dish in just 30 minutes
  • Packed with bold flavors, fresh veggies, and gluten-free ingredients
02 -
  • This bowl is naturally gluten-free, but always verify packaged ingredient labels if sensitive.
  • The recipe contains shellfish—double-check for allergies before serving.
03 -
  • Grill the corn for extra smoky flavor in the salsa.
  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb bowl.
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