Fresh Shrimp Avocado Mango Bowls (Print)

Grilled shrimp and creamy avocado bowls paired with a bright mango salsa and zesty lime chili sauce. A delightful combination.

# Components:

→ For the Grilled 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 black pepper to taste

→ For the Base

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

→ For the 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 pepper, seeded and minced
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Salt to taste

→ For the Lime Chili Sauce

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

→ For Garnish

19 - Fresh lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Set aside at room temperature.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange sliced avocado alongside the quinoa in each bowl.
06 - Place grilled shrimp next to quinoa and avocado. Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp and around the bowl.
07 - Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa and shrimp. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lime chili sauce pulls everything together with this tangy creaminess that makes you want to lick the bowl
  • It comes together faster than you can order takeout but looks like something from a restaurant
  • The sweet heat from the mango salsa balances perfectly with the smoky grilled shrimp
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and sad, so pull them from the heat the moment they turn pink throughout
  • The salsa needs at least 10 minutes to sit so the lime juice can soften the onion's sharp edge
  • If you make the sauce ahead of time, bring it to room temperature before serving for the best texture
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before marinating to help them develop a better sear
  • Let the grilled shrimp rest for 2 minutes before serving so they stay juicy when you cut into them
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