Description
These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce are a vibrant and refreshing meal that’s both quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, zesty mango salsa, and a bold lime-chili drizzle come together for a balanced and colorful dish. Whether for lunch, dinner, or a light gathering, these bowls are sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Bowls:
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1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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2 ripe avocados
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1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
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1/2 red onion, finely diced
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1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
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1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
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Juice of 2 limes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
For the Lime-Chili Sauce:
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1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Juice of 1 lime
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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Salt to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
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Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
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In another bowl, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (optional), and lime juice. Season with salt.
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For the sauce, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
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Slice avocados and arrange in bowls. Add cooked shrimp and spoon mango salsa on top. Drizzle with sauce.
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Garnish with extra cilantro or chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu if desired.
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Add extra jalapeño for more heat.
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To avoid browning, slice avocado just before serving.
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Store leftovers in separate containers for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes