Description
This vibrant shrimp bowl features sweet mango salsa and creamy avocado, making it an easy, healthy, and quick dinner idea. It transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for busy families, offering a burst of tropical color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw, peeled & deveined shrimp
- 2 ripe but firm mangoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 0.25 cup (30g) finely diced red onion
- 0.5 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes (juice & zest for zing)
- 2 cups (360g) dry white or brown rice
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- To taste salt
- To taste pepper
Instructions
- Prep Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and mix gently.
- Cook Rice: Prepare 2 cups (360g) of rice per package directions until fluffy and separated. (For a low-carb alternative, cook cauliflower rice.)
- Season Shrimp: Toss 1 lb (450g) peeled shrimp with 2 Tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Prepare Avocado Stripe: Mash 2 ripe avocados with a squeeze of lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer cooked rice in bowls, then top with shrimp, fresh mango salsa, and a generous stripe of creamy avocado mash.
Notes
Double the mango salsa and avocado mash for quick future lunches. This bowl is highly customizable for dietary needs (e.g., low-carb with cauliflower rice, vegan with black beans, Paleo with greens). Use ripe, firm mangoes and cilantro for best salsa results; firm, bright green avocados make the creamiest stripe. Opt for peak season shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 450 g)
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Shrimp, mango salsa, avocado, healthy dinner, quick meal, tropical, easy, customizable, weeknight, family-friendly