Blackened Shrimp Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Smoky blackened shrimp paired with creamy avocado corn salsa over hearty rice for a fresh meal.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Bowl Base & Garnish

19 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, hot
20 - Lime wedges, for serving
21 - Extra cilantro, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until fully coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
03 - Gently combine diced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Divide hot cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with blackened shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
05 - Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh, bold flavors in every bowl
  • Quick to prepare for busy weeknights
02 -
  • This dish is naturally gluten-free if you verify packaged ingredients
  • Contains shellfish; be sure to check all ingredient labels for allergens
03 -
  • For extra flavor, grill the corn before adding to salsa
  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice to make bowls low-carb
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