Description
Experience a tropical vacation with every bite of these Shrimp Avocado Bowls, featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a vibrant mango salsa. Topped with a zesty lime chili sauce, this dish is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Ripe but firm avocados
- Ripe but firm mango
- Red onion, finely diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh lime juice
- Jalapeño, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Chili (e.g., Fresno or serrano), finely minced or red pepper flakes
- Garlic, freshly minced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika or chili powder (optional)
- Base for bowls (e.g., white rice, brown rice, quinoa, salad greens, or cauliflower rice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango Salsa: Peel and dice the ripe mango into small cubes. Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh cilantro. If using, finely mince the jalapeño. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Squeeze in the fresh juice of half a lime and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined and set aside.
- Whisk Together the Lime Chili Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the fresh juice of one full lime. Add the finely minced chili and stir in the minced garlic. Drizzle in about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add a pinch of salt and a tiny dash of something sweet. Whisk everything together vigorously until the sauce is well emulsified and taste to adjust seasonings.
- Cook the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn opaque pink. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Prepare your chosen base according to package instructions. Start with the base at the bottom of each bowl. Slice the avocado and arrange it next to the shrimp. Spoon a generous amount of the mango salsa over the shrimp and base. Drizzle the lime chili sauce over everything and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Prioritize fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain their tenderness. Adjust the heat level of the salsa and sauce to your preference. Slice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.