Description
Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a vibrant, tropical-inspired dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This quick meal features smoky grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado, refreshing mango salsa, and a zesty lime-chili sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a satisfying dinner at home. In just 25 minutes, you can create an experience that will transport you to sunny shores with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if desired), lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the lime-chili sauce. Set aside.
- Season the shrimp with chili powder and other spices; grill or sauté them on medium-high heat until pink and charred (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Assemble your bowls by placing a base of rice or quinoa in each bowl. Top with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, and chilled mango salsa.
- Drizzle generously with lime-chili sauce and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg