Description
A vibrant and healthy grilled shrimp bowl featuring marinated shrimp, served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh avocado, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Finished with a zesty lime dressing or fresh lime wedges, this Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Optional Dressing or Sauce
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 to 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp.
- Grill the shrimp: Place the marinated shrimp on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and have a slight char, indicating they are perfectly grilled.
- Prepare the bowls: While the shrimp cooks, divide the cooked rice among four bowls as the base. Layer each bowl with corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Assemble the dish: Top each bowl with the grilled shrimp. Drizzle with the optional lime dressing made from sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with lime juice, salt, and water, or simply serve with fresh lime wedges and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for garnish.
Notes
- Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing for a spicy kick.
