Description
Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a delightful tropical dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of the ocean and fresh produce. This quick-to-make recipe features succulent grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado and zesty mango salsa, all drizzled with a tangy lime-chili sauce. Perfect for any meal occasion, whether it’s a casual lunch or a festive dinner, these bowls are not only delicious but also nutritious. With protein-rich shrimp and healthy fats from avocado, they make an ideal choice for meal prep or a refreshing weeknight dinner. Enjoy the taste of the tropics right at your table.
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)
- Chili powder, lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- For the lime-chili sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), chili powder, lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Cook the shrimp by seasoning them with chili powder and salt. Sauté in a heated grill pan with olive oil for about 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble bowls by adding rice or quinoa as a base, then topping with grilled shrimp and avocado slices. Spoon mango salsa on top.
- Drizzle with lime-chili sauce before serving and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg