Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl is a delicious and wholesome meal featuring succulent grilled shrimp served over a bed of rice with black beans, corn, avocado, and fresh cilantro. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice between serving bowls. Top with shrimp, black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and additional olive oil or hot sauce.
Notes
- Swap rice for quinoa or mixed greens for a lower-carb option.
- Add sour cream or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
