# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Avocado Corn Salsa
11 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
12 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed
13 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
14 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Bowl Base & Garnish
19 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
20 - Lime wedges, for serving
21 - Extra cilantro, for garnish
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until shrimp are evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
03 - Gently mix avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl until well combined.
04 - Divide warm cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with blackened shrimp and a generous scoop of avocado corn salsa.
05 - Add extra cilantro and lime wedges to each bowl. Serve immediately for best flavor.
