Description
This vibrant and refreshing Shrimp and Avocado Bowl with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce is a quick and colorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or healthy lunches. With juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and a zesty lime-chili drizzle, this easy recipe is packed with bold flavor and satisfying textures. It’s a delicious combination of tropical flair and wholesome ingredients—ideal for quick dinners, easy lunch bowls, and light food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or dinner inspiration, this dish is a must-try.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 large ripe mango, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice (plus more for rice or garnish)
1 avocado, sliced
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
0.25 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
0.5 teaspoon chili powder (for sauce)
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
1 tablespoon water (to thin the sauce)
Instructions
1. Dice mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Mix with chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa. Set aside.
2. Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and a bit of water to thin into a drizzle.
5. Assemble bowls with a scoop of rice, shrimp, avocado slices, and mango salsa.
6. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce.
7. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Always pat the shrimp dry before seasoning for a better sear.
Let the mango salsa sit for 10 minutes to develop its flavor fully.
Use ripe avocado and mango for the best texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop / Grill
- Cuisine: Fusion / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: quick dinner, healthy bowl, shrimp recipe, avocado recipes, mango salsa, easy lunch, low-calorie dinner