Description
These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a bright, fresh, and flavor-packed meal featuring juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and sweet mango salsa over a bed of rice with a zesty, spicy drizzle.
Ingredients
**For the shrimp:**
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
**For the mango salsa:**
1 ripe mango, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch of salt
**For the lime-chili sauce:**
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
Salt to taste
**For the bowls:**
2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently and chill until ready to serve.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, and salt until smooth. Adjust to taste with more lime or honey.
5. Assemble the bowls: divide cooked rice among four bowls.
6. Top each with shrimp, a few slices of avocado, and a generous scoop of mango salsa.
7. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
8. Serve immediately for a fresh, tropical-inspired meal.
Notes
Use cauliflower rice for a lighter, low-carb option.
Add black beans or corn for extra texture and protein.
Leftover shrimp and salsa can be stored separately and assembled fresh the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: shrimp avocado bowls, mango salsa, lime chili sauce, healthy bowl, tropical dinner, gluten-free meal