Description
Get ready to transform your weeknight meals with these Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce. This easy recipe is a bold fusion of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and spicy grilled shrimp that delivers a quick, refreshing dinner with tropical flair. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack ideas, quick lunch recipes, or colorful dinner ideas, this bowl brings it all together with style and simplicity. It’s packed with texture, color, and flavor in every bite — an irresistible balance of savory, sweet, and tangy.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mango Salsa:
1 ripe mango, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
For the Lime-Chili Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey or agave
1/2 tsp chili flakes
Salt to taste
For Assembly:
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Grill the Shrimp: Sear the shrimp in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Prepare Mango Salsa: Mix mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Let it sit to marinate.
- Make Lime-Chili Sauce: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, and salt.
- Assemble Bowls: Add rice to serving bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, mango salsa, avocado slices, and drizzle with lime-chili sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner