Description
Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are vibrant, healthy, and full of flavor. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and spicy lime-chili sauce come together over fluffy rice for a quick, customizable, and wholesome meal. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- For the shrimp:
- Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the mango salsa:
- Ripe mango, diced
- Avocado, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Jalapeño, deseeded and minced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime juice
- Salt
- For the lime-chili sauce:
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha or chili sauce
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- For assembly:
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Fresh lime wedges
- Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Make the salsa: Combine mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Season shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil and spices (chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne if using).
- Cook shrimp: Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Assemble bowls: Layer rice, lettuce or cabbage, cooked shrimp, mango salsa, and drizzle with lime-chili sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Substitute pineapple or peaches for mango if needed.
- Swap rice for quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice.
- Use grilled chicken or tofu instead of shrimp.
- Greek yogurt works as a lighter mayo alternative in the sauce.
- Store all components separately for freshness.
