Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime‑Chili Sauce

🥣 Introduction

This vibrant bowl is everything you love about fresh, colorful eating: juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, a zesty-sweet mango salsa, and a bold lime-chili drizzle that ties it all together. It’s healthy, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful meal prep option, these Shrimp and Avocado Bowls deliver flavor and texture in every bite.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Medium sauté pan or skillet
• Tongs or spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Small whisk

🛒 Ingredients

🍤 For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ tsp onion powder
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 7/8 tsp salt

🥭 For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Pinch of salt

🥑 For the Lime-Chili Sauce:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp lime juice

🥣 For the Bowl:

• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
• ½ avocado, sliced
• Extra cilantro or green onions (optional garnish)

👩‍🍳 Directions

🔪 Step 1: Prep and Season the Shrimp

• Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
• In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.

🔥 Step 2: Cook the Shrimp

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer.
• Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink, curled, and lightly browned.
• Remove from heat and set aside.

🥭 Step 3: Make the Mango Salsa

• In a small bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
• Mix gently and chill while finishing the dish.

🌶️ Step 4: Prepare Lime-Chili Sauce

• In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.

🍚 Step 5: Assemble the Bowl

• Add warm cooked rice to your bowl.
• Top with shrimp, avocado slices, and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
• Drizzle with lime-chili sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 2–3 bowls
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store shrimp, rice, salsa, and sauce separately in airtight containers. Use within 3 days.
• Reheat: Warm rice and shrimp in the microwave or skillet. Assemble fresh with salsa and avocado.
• Freezing: Not recommended due to the fresh ingredients.

🥄 Variations

• Grain Swap: Use quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
• Spicy Kick: Add chili flakes or increase sriracha in the sauce.
• Vegan Version: Substitute shrimp with tofu or chickpeas, and use vegan mayo.
• Tropical Add-Ons: Add pineapple chunks or cucumber for more brightness.
• Bowl Upgrade: Top with a fried egg or crispy tortilla strips for crunch.

❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use frozen shrimp?
   Yes! Just thaw fully and pat dry before seasoning.
2. What kind of rice works best?
   Jasmine, basmati, or brown rice are great. You can even use coconut rice!
3. Can I make this ahead of time?
   Yes—prep everything in advance and store separately.
4. Can I grill the shrimp instead?
   Absolutely. Grill on skewers over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
5. Is this gluten-free?
   Yes, just make sure your sauces (like sriracha) are certified gluten-free.
6. Can I use a different protein?
   Chicken, tofu, or even fish fillets work great here.
7. Is the dish spicy?
   It has a mild kick. Adjust sriracha and jalapeño to taste.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Easily! Just scale up the ingredients accordingly.
9. Will it hold up for lunch the next day?
   Yes, but store avocado separately to keep it from browning.
10. What else can I serve it with?
    Add a side of plantain chips, tortilla chips, or a green salad.

🏁 Conclusion

These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime‑Chili Sauce are a refreshing, flavorful, and wholesome way to enjoy seafood. The mango salsa adds brightness, the shrimp bring savory protein, and the creamy, spicy sauce ties everything together beautifully. This bowl is proof that healthy doesn’t mean boring—and even picky eaters will love every bite!

Adam

Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime‑Chili Sauce

This vibrant bowl is everything you love about fresh, colorful eating: juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, a zesty-sweet mango salsa, and a bold lime-chili drizzle that ties it all together. It’s healthy, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful meal prep option, these Shrimp and Avocado Bowls deliver flavor and texture in every bite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 3 bowls

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍤 For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ tsp onion powder
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 7/8 tsp salt

🥭 For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
• ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño seeded and finely minced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Pinch of salt

🥑 For the Lime-Chili Sauce:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp lime juice

🥣 For the Bowl:

• 1 cup cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine
• ½ avocado sliced
• Extra cilantro or green onions optional garnish

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Medium sauté pan or skillet
• Tongs or spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Small whisk

Method

 

1. 🔪 Step 1: Prep and Season the Shrimp
2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
3. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.

🔥 Step 2: Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer.
3. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink, curled, and lightly browned.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

🥭 Step 3: Make the Mango Salsa

1. In a small bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
2. Mix gently and chill while finishing the dish.

🌶️ Step 4: Prepare Lime-Chili Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.

🍚 Step 5: Assemble the Bowl

1. Add warm cooked rice to your bowl.
2. Top with shrimp, avocado slices, and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
3. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store shrimp, rice, salsa, and sauce separately in airtight containers. Use within 3 days.

Reheat: Warm rice and shrimp in the microwave or skillet. Assemble fresh with salsa and avocado.

Freezing: Not recommended due to the fresh ingredients.

🥄 Variations
Grain Swap: Use quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Spicy Kick: Add chili flakes or increase sriracha in the sauce.

Vegan Version: Substitute shrimp with tofu or chickpeas, and use vegan mayo.

Tropical Add-Ons: Add pineapple chunks or cucumber for more brightness.

Bowl Upgrade: Top with a fried egg or crispy tortilla strips for crunch.

❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes! Just thaw fully and pat dry before seasoning.

What kind of rice works best?
Jasmine, basmati, or brown rice are great. You can even use coconut rice!

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes—prep everything in advance and store separately.

Can I grill the shrimp instead?
Absolutely. Grill on skewers over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes, just make sure your sauces (like sriracha) are certified gluten-free.

Can I use a different protein?
Chicken, tofu, or even fish fillets work great here.

Is the dish spicy?
It has a mild kick. Adjust sriracha and jalapeño to taste.

Can I double the recipe?
Easily! Just scale up the ingredients accordingly.

Will it hold up for lunch the next day?
Yes, but store avocado separately to keep it from browning.

What else can I serve it with?
Add a side of plantain chips, tortilla chips, or a green salad.

🏁 Conclusion
These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime‑Chili Sauce are a refreshing, flavorful, and wholesome way to enjoy seafood. The mango salsa adds brightness, the shrimp bring savory protein, and the creamy, spicy sauce ties everything together beautifully. This bowl is proof that healthy doesn’t mean boring—and even picky eaters will love every bite!