A vibrant bowl combining blackened shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and fluffy rice with a Southwestern flair.
# Components:
→ 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 - 0.5 tsp dried thyme
07 - 0.5 tsp dried oregano
08 - 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
09 - 0.5 tsp salt
10 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
→ Avocado Corn Salsa
11 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
12 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed)
13 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
14 - 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - 0.25 tsp 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 pepper, 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 diced avocado, corn kernels, quartered cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt.
04 - Divide hot 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, then serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
