Shrimp Avocado Bowls with Mango (Printable Version)

Grilled shrimp with avocado, quinoa, mango salsa, and tangy lime chili sauce for a vibrant, satisfying meal.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 pepper to taste

→ Quinoa and Avocado

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

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

→ Lime Chili Sauce

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

→ Garnish

19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and let marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Reserve for serving.
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 and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa equally among four serving bowls. Arrange sliced avocado and grilled shrimp in each bowl.
06 - Generously spoon mango salsa over the shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle lime chili sauce across the bowl. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, then tossed together in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • The mango salsa adds a sweet-tart brightness that makes even skeptics ask for seconds.
  • Its flexible enough to swap proteins or grains without losing that vibrant, restaurant-worthy feel.
02 -
  • Overcooking shrimp turns them rubbery, so pull them off the heat the moment they curl into a loose C shape and lose their translucency.
  • If your avocado isnt quite ripe, leave it on the counter in a paper bag with a banana overnight to speed things up.
  • Mixing the salsa ahead gives the onion time to mellow, but add the cilantro just before serving so it stays bright green and fragrant.
03 -
  • If your grill pan isnt seasoned well, brush it lightly with oil and heat it until it smokes slightly before adding the shrimp to prevent sticking.
  • For deeper smokiness, toss a pinch of cumin into the marinade or char the mango cubes briefly on the grill before dicing.
  • Taste the salsa after it sits for 10 minutes, the flavors bloom and you might want an extra pinch of salt or another squeeze of lime.
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