Blackened Shrimp Avocado Corn Bowl (Printable)

Spicy blackened shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa and soft rice for a fresh, vibrant meal.

# 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 Make It:

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 another bowl, gently combine avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
04 - Divide 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Bold Southwestern flavors in every bite
  • Quick and easy dinner ready in 30 minutes
02 -
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free but always verify packaged ingredients if sensitive.
  • Contains shellfish (shrimp): double-check all ingredient labels if you have allergies.
03 -
  • For maximum flavor, pat the shrimp dry before seasoning and do not overcrowd the skillet.
  • Mix the avocado salsa just before serving to keep it fresh and bright.
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