Shrimp Avocado Bowls with Mango (Printer-friendly)

Grilled shrimp with avocado, quinoa, mango salsa, and lime chili sauce for a fresh, vibrant bowl in 50 minutes.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Quinoa and Avocado

06 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
07 - 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced

→ Mango Salsa

08 - 1 mango, peeled and diced
09 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Salt to taste

→ Lime Chili Sauce

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
18 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced avocado, then place grilled shrimp alongside.
06 - Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp. Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-fancy but comes together in under an hour, even if youre rushing.
  • The creamy, spicy, smoky, and sweet flavors all hit at once without overwhelming your palate.
  • You can prep each component ahead and toss it together right before serving, which saved me more than once during busy weeknights.
02 -
  • Dont skip the marinating step, even if youre in a rush; those 15 minutes make the shrimp taste like theyve been seasoned all the way through instead of just on the surface.
  • Overcooking shrimp is the biggest mistake you can make; pull them off the heat the second they turn pink and opaque, or theyll go from tender to chewy in seconds.
  • If your mango salsa sits too long, the lime juice will start breaking down the mango and make it mushy, so mix it no more than an hour before serving.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before tossing them in the marinade so the spices stick and you get a better sear instead of steaming them.
  • Taste your mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime, salt, or jalapeño; every mango is different, and some need more help than others.
  • Let the grill pan get really hot before adding the shrimp; you want to hear that sizzle the second they hit the surface.
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