Description
Say hello to your new go-to dinner idea! These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a colorful, flavor-packed meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade mango salsa all layered over fluffy rice — topped off with a spicy lime-chili drizzle. This easy recipe hits all the right notes for a quick dinner, healthy snack, or vibrant meal prep option. Perfect for fans of bold, tropical flavors, it’s one of those food ideas that’ll leave you craving another bite.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 lime, juiced
1 ripe mango, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
1 lime, juiced
Salt to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
1 tablespoon water (to thin)
Pinch of salt
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Extra lime wedges for garnish
Fresh cilantro or green onion for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Toss shrimp in the marinade and set aside for 15–20 minutes.
2. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
3. In a separate bowl, combine mango, tomato, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently and chill.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, chili garlic sauce, water, and a pinch of salt to form the lime-chili sauce.
5. Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
6. Assemble bowls with a base of rice. Top with shrimp, avocado, mango salsa, and a drizzle of lime-chili sauce. Garnish with lime wedges and herbs.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados and mangoes for the best texture and presentation.
Marinating the shrimp even briefly adds major flavor — don’t skip it!
For meal prep, keep ingredients separate and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, avocado bowl, mango salsa, easy dinner, healthy meal