Shrimp Avocado Bowls with Mango (Print View)

Grilled shrimp with avocado, quinoa, mango salsa, and zesty lime chili sauce in vibrant fusion bowls.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and let rest for 15 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with sliced avocado.
06 - Place grilled shrimp alongside the quinoa and avocado in each bowl. Generously spoon mango salsa over the shrimp.
07 - Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa and shrimp. Garnish each bowl with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, then tossed together in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • The lime chili sauce adds just enough heat to wake up your palate without overpowering the sweet mango.
  • It feels indulgent but leaves you energized, not weighed down.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day once the salsa has time to meld.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the shrimp dry before seasoning, wet shrimp steam instead of sear.
  • The salsa gets watery if you make it more than an hour ahead, so dice the mango close to serving time.
  • If your skillet isn't hot enough, the shrimp will release liquid and turn rubbery instead of caramelizing.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls in the fridge for 10 minutes before assembly so the avocado and salsa stay crisp longer.
  • Double the lime chili sauce and keep it in a squeeze bottle, it's incredible on tacos, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables.
  • If grilling outdoors, thread shrimp onto skewers so they don't fall through the grates.
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