Description
Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa and Lime-Chili Sauce combine juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and a tangy lime-chili yogurt sauce over fluffy rice or quinoa. This vibrant, fresh meal offers diverse flavors and textures, and comes together quickly, making it perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 diced mango (for salsa)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime (for salsa)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for salsa)
- Salt to taste (for salsa)
- Olive oil for cooking shrimp
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.
- Make the lime-chili sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), chili powder, lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet with olive oil. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- To assemble, add cooked rice or quinoa to each bowl. Top with grilled shrimp, sliced avocado, and mango salsa.
- Drizzle lime-chili sauce over bowls. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp for a different protein. Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for extra nutrition. Prepare salsa and sauce a day ahead and store in airtight containers in the fridge. Avocado is best added just before serving to prevent browning. If shrimp turns rubbery, avoid overcooking; grill only until pink. Add extra lime for brightness. Leftovers last 1 day in the fridge if stored separately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg