Grilled Shrimp Avocado Corn Salsa (Printable)

Smoky shrimp, creamy avocado, and corn salsa combine in a bowl with a spicy, tangy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

→ Corn Salsa

10 - 1 1/2 cups corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
11 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste

→ Avocado Mash

16 - 2 ripe avocados
17 - Juice of 1/2 lime
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Creamy Sauce

19 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
22 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
23 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
24 - 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
25 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Base

26 - Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Place ripe avocados in a bowl, add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy yet slightly chunky.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, chopped cilantro, and salt. Add a small splash of water to adjust consistency if necessary.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and lightly charred.
06 - Spoon cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice into serving bowls. Top with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fast prep: ready in 30 minutes
  • Flavor-packed and healthy
02 -
  • Shrimp cooks very quickly: avoid overcooking or it will get rubbery
  • This recipe can be easily doubled for meal prepping
03 -
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
  • If grilling outside, thread shrimp onto skewers for easy flipping
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