Description
These shrimp and avocado bowls are loaded with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and fluffy rice or quinoa, all topped with a zesty lime-chili sauce. A fresh, colorful, and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- For the Bowls:
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice or cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 lime wedges, for serving
- For the Lime-Chili Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season shrimp with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix all mango salsa ingredients: mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Set aside to rest.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all lime-chili sauce ingredients until smooth: olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- To assemble, divide cooked rice or quinoa between two bowls.
- Top with cooked shrimp, sliced avocado, and mango salsa.
- Drizzle with lime-chili sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken or baked fish as a shrimp substitute.
- Increase jalapeño or chili flakes for more heat.
- Keep ingredients separate until ready to serve for best texture.
- Add cucumber or shredded lettuce for crunch.
- Avocado should be added just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
