Blackened Shrimp Avocado Salsa (Print Version)

Smoky blackened shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa over fluffy rice in a fresh bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Recipe Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 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 avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
04 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the blackened shrimp and a generous scoop of the avocado corn salsa.
05 - Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Packed with flavor and color
  • Gluten-free and easy to customize
02 -
  • Contains shellfish and is naturally gluten-free
  • Quinoa or cauliflower rice makes this bowl low-carb
03 -
  • Use fresh corn for the best flavor
  • Double-check all ingredient labels for allergens
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