Description
This Shrimp and Avocado Bowl with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce is a flavor-packed, tropical-inspired meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, summer lunches, or entertaining. Grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, fresh mango salsa, and a spicy lime-chili drizzle all come together over a bed of fluffy rice—deliciously vibrant, fresh, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice (divided)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 mango, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or hot sauce (to taste)
Lime wedges, for serving
Extra fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine diced mango, chopped tomato, red onion, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Mix gently and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, honey, chili flakes or hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Prepare rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork.
6. Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, mango salsa, and avocado slices. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Use wild-caught shrimp if possible—they have a better texture and flavor.
Don’t slice the avocado until ready to serve to keep it from browning.
Adjust chili level in the sauce to match your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, avocado mango salsa, chili lime sauce, tropical shrimp recipe, healthy rice bowl