Description
A fresh and satisfying bowl featuring juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and bright mango salsa, all tied together with a tangy lime-chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 large avocado, ripe but firm
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 1 small jalapeño or serrano, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa, warm
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together diced mango, minced red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Add chopped cilantro and mint. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are coated but not drenched.
- Heat a skillet until hot, add the shrimp, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and curl, being careful not to overcook.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt or mayo with lime juice, honey, chili powder, and a pinch of salt until creamy and tangy.
- Start with a base of warm rice or quinoa, top with sliced avocado, cooked shrimp, and a generous spoonful of mango salsa. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce before serving.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fresh or properly thawed.
- Add more chili powder to taste if you prefer more heat.
- Adjust lime juice in the sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: shrimp, avocado, mango salsa, lime-chili sauce, healthy bowl