🦐🥑Shrimp & Avocado Bowls
with Mango Salsa & Creamy Lime-Chili Sauce
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, these Shrimp & Avocado Bowls are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy. Juicy seasoned shrimp meet ripe avocado, tropical mango salsa, and a zesty lime-chili drizzle for a light yet satisfying meal that’s great for lunch or dinner.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Shrimp
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250–300 g shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh lime juice (to finish)
For the Mango Salsa
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1 ripe mango, diced
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½ red onion, finely chopped
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½ red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
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1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
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Juice of ½ lime
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: minced jalapeño or chili for heat
For the Lime-Chili Sauce
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3 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
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1 tbsp lime juice
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½ tsp chili flakes or hot sauce
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½ tsp honey
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Pinch of salt
For the Bowls
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Cooked rice, quinoa, or mixed greens
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1 ripe avocado, sliced
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Cherry tomatoes (optional)
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Cucumber slices
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Lime wedges, for serving
🍽️ Directions
1️⃣ Make the Mango Salsa
In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Season shrimp with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
3️⃣ Prepare the Lime-Chili Sauce
Stir together yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, chili flakes, honey, and salt until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls
Layer bowls with rice, quinoa, or greens. Top with shrimp, mango salsa, avocado slices, cucumber, and tomatoes. Drizzle generously with lime-chili sauce and add extra lime wedges if desired.
🌟 Flavor Profile
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Sweet & juicy mango
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Light heat from chili-spiced shrimp
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Creamy avocado richness