Description
Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a vibrant twist on tropical flavors that will transport your taste buds to paradise. This recipe combines succulent grilled shrimp seasoned to perfection, creamy avocado, and a zesty mango salsa over a base of fluffy rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Step: Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a bowl; mix well and refrigerate.
- Step: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), chili powder, lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Pat shrimp dry, season with chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook in a hot grill pan for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Step: Place cooked rice or quinoa in bowls and top with grilled shrimp, sliced avocado, and mango salsa.
- Step: Drizzle lime-chili sauce over each bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe for maximum creaminess. Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: shrimp bowls, mango salsa, healthy dinner, tropical recipe, avocado bowls