Description
Shrimp Avocado Mango Salsa Bowls are vibrant, tropical-inspired meals made with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and rice or greens. Quick to prepare and full of bold, fresh flavor, they’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder or paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the mango salsa:
- 1 mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (white, brown, or coconut rice)
- 1–2 avocados, sliced or diced
- 1 cup mixed greens or shredded lettuce (optional)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make salsa.
- Build each bowl with rice or greens as a base. Top with shrimp, mango salsa, avocado, and extra lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for later assembly.
Notes
- Add black beans or corn for more texture and fiber.
- Substitute pineapple or peach for mango for a twist.
- Use grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu instead of shrimp.
- Drizzle with cilantro-lime dressing or spicy mayo for extra flavor.
- Turn into tacos or lettuce wraps instead of bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
