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

Colorful shrimp and avocado bowls featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, fresh mango salsa, and spicy lime-chili sauce over fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes with restaurant-quality flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican Fusion
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, 16-20 count per pound
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for shrimp marinade
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for shrimp marinade
  • 2 limes juiced, divided
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño finely diced, optional
  • Salt to taste for mango salsa
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise for lime-chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce sambal oelek or sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon water to thin sauce if needed
  • Pinch of salt for lime-chili sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • Extra lime wedges for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro or green onion for topping, optional

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Small whisk
  • Rice cooker or pot

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and juice from 1 lime. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  3. Prepare mango salsa by combining diced mango, tomato, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, juice from remaining lime, and salt to taste in a bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Make lime-chili sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, honey, chili garlic sauce, and a pinch of salt. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time only if sauce seems too thick. It should be pourable but not runny.
  5. Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Make sure the surface is well preheated to prevent sticking.
  6. Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque with slightly charred edges. Don't overcrowd the pan. Shrimp are done when they curl into a C-shape and turn pink throughout.
  7. Assemble bowls by dividing rice among 4 serving bowls, using about 1/2 cup per bowl. Top each with 4-5 cooked shrimp and several slices of avocado.
  8. Add a generous spoonful of mango salsa to each bowl. Drizzle lime-chili sauce over everything and garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, store all components separately and assemble just before eating. Shrimp keeps 3 days refrigerated and reheats best in a skillet. Slice avocado fresh each day to prevent browning. Mango salsa is best within 1-2 days. Lime-chili sauce keeps up to 1 week refrigerated. Use fresh shrimp for best results, but frozen works if completely thawed and patted dry.
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