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Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Bowl

Juicy shrimp and crisp-tender zucchini and red bell pepper soak up a smoky-sweet spice rub, then grill until lightly charred. The result is a bright, peppery bowl that tastes fresh, savory, and just a touch sweet.

Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Bowl
Total
18 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
247
Protein
20g
Carbs
26g
Fat
20g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
443mg

Ingredients

  • 32 large peeled and deveined shrimp (12 oz)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • pinch cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 7 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (halved, seeds and membrane removed)
  • 4 small corn cobs (husks removed)
  • 4 oz Hass avocado (1 small, diced)
  • Juice from ½ a lime

Instructions

  1. Gently pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place them in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and toss to evenly coat. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper and cayenne. Toss again and carefully skewer shrimp onto pre-soaked wood or metal skewers. Set aside.
  2. Lightly spray the bell pepper, zucchini and corn with olive oil spray and use your hands to evenly coat. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
  3. Over medium-high heat, grill the corn cobs, bell pepper halves and zucchini for 4 minutes. Using long metal tongs, carefully turn the corn cobs, peppers and zucchini then place the shrimp on the grill. Cook for an additional 4 minutes, flipping the shrimp after 2 minutes. Remove everything from the grill at the same time.
  4. Place corn cobs on a cutting board and carefully cut off the kernels from the cob. Dice the peppers and zucchini. Place the kernels in a medium bowl with the peppers, zucchini, avocado and lime juice. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to evenly coat. Divide shrimp and salad among 4 plates and serve.