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Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings

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

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepare Mango Salsa: Mix mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Let it sit to marinate.
  4. Make Lime-Chili Sauce: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, and salt.
  5. 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