Fresh Shrimp Avocado Bowls Mango Salsa (Printable Version)

Smoky grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado, quinoa, and bright mango salsa drizzled with tangy lime chili sauce.

# 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

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of 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 bowls. Top each with sliced avocado. Place grilled shrimp alongside the quinoa and avocado in each bowl.
06 - Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp. Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa and shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • Every element is customizable, so it works whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding guests with different dietary needs.
  • The lime chili sauce is absurdly good drizzled over everything from eggs to roasted vegetables.
02 -
  • Dry your shrimp thoroughly before they hit the hot pan; any moisture will steam them instead of giving you that golden, slightly caramelized exterior.
  • Assemble your bowls to order if you can, or at least slice the avocado right before serving, because it oxidizes faster than you'd believe.
03 -
  • If you're cooking on an outdoor grill, your shrimp will taste noticeably smokier and more restaurant-quality than a stovetop grill pan, though both work beautifully.
  • The lime chili sauce is actually the most forgiving part of this recipe; taste as you go and adjust the heat and tang until it makes you happy.
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