Shrimp and Avocado Mango Salsa (Printer-friendly)
Seared shrimp with avocado, mango salsa and lime-chili drizzle over rice or quinoa for a vibrant summer bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Mango Salsa
07 - 1 ripe mango, diced
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - Salt, to taste
→ Bowl Components and Toppings
14 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
15 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or cooked quinoa
16 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
17 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
→ Lime Chili Sauce
18 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
19 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
20 - 1 teaspoon honey
21 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
22 - Salt, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to fully coat the shrimp.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, gently combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix until evenly blended. Set aside.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, honey, chili flakes, and salt until smooth.
05 - Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange shredded romaine lettuce, prepared mango salsa, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes (if using), and cooked shrimp on top of each bowl.
06 - Drizzle lime chili sauce over the arranged ingredients and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The interplay of sweet mango and spicy shrimp will make your tastebuds feel like they're dancing at a summer party.
- This bowl is endlessly customizable and never feels heavy, thanks to all the crisp veggies and zesty sauce.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan with shrimp, they’ll steam instead of getting that sweet sear.
- Letting the salsa sit for ten minutes helps all the flavors bloom—don’t skip it if you have extra time.
03 -
- Toast the quinoa or rice in the skillet for a minute with a little oil and salt for extra flavor depth.
- A quick squeeze of lime over the shrimp right before serving brightens everything up dramatically.