Here’s a vibrant and fresh Shrimp & Avocado Bowl with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce—perfect for a light lunch or dinner 🥑🍤🥭
Shrimp & Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt, to taste
For the Lime-Chili Sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
- 1–2 avocados, sliced
- Optional: fresh greens (spinach, arugula), cucumber slices, or radishes
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté over medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare mango salsa
- In a bowl, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Make lime-chili sauce
- Whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt), sriracha, lime juice, and salt. Adjust spiciness to taste.
- Assemble bowls
- Start with a base of rice or greens.
- Add shrimp, avocado slices, and a generous scoop of mango salsa.
- Drizzle with lime-chili sauce.
- Serve
- Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, or a sprinkle of chili flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Grilled shrimp: Brush with oil and chili powder, then grill for smoky flavor.
- Extra creamy: Mash avocado slightly into a spread before assembling bowls.
- Meal prep: Keep shrimp and mango salsa separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Optional crunch: Top with toasted pumpkin seeds or crushed tortilla chips.
If you like, I can also give you a one-bowl sheet-pan version that roasts shrimp and mango together for even quicker prep.