Description
Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a vibrant, tropical delight that will brighten any meal. This colorful dish features succulent grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado and a refreshing mango salsa, all drizzled with zesty lime-chili sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these bowls offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Enjoy them over rice or quinoa for a filling and nutritious meal that transports your taste buds to sunnier shores. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is a go-to for healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if desired), lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper in another bowl for the lime-chili sauce.
- Season shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice or quinoa at the base, topped with shrimp, avocado slices, and mango salsa.
- Drizzle lime-chili sauce on top and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg