Tropical Shrimp & Avocado Bowls

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Tropical Shrimp & Avocado Bowls 🍤🥑🥭

Bright, Fresh & Bursting with Flavor!

These vibrant shrimp bowls combine succulent grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and sweet mango salsa with a tangy lime-chili sauce for a restaurant-quality meal that’s healthy, colorful, and ready in 20 minutes!

📋 Ingredients (Serves 2 generously or 4 light meals)

Protein & Base

  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined (21/25 count)
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (jasmine rice recommended!)
  • 1-2 ripe avocados, sliced

Mango Salsa

  • 1 large ripe mango, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded & minced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime-Chili Sauce

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat for creaminess)
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for richness)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Zest + juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp honey (or agave)

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Mango Salsa (10 mins ahead)

  1. Combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Chill to let flavors meld.

2️⃣ Whip Up the Lime-Chili Sauce

  1. Whisk together yogurt, mayo, chili powder, lime zest/juice, and honey.
  2. Season with salt & pepper, then refrigerate.

3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

  1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet/grill pan over medium-high.
  3. Cook shrimp 2-3 mins per side until opaque with light char.

4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls

  1. Layer in bowls:
  • Rice/quinoa
  • Grilled shrimp
  • Avocado slices
  • Mango salsa
  1. Drizzle sauce generously.
  2. Garnish with cilantro & lime wedges.

🔥 Pro Tips for Success

Flavor Boosters

✅ Marinate shrimp in 1 tbsp sauce for 15 mins before cooking
✅ Add ½ tsp cumin to the rice while cooking

Meal Prep Friendly

  • Store components separately:
  • Shrimp: 3 days
  • Salsa: 2 days
  • Sauce: 5 days

Dietary Swaps

  • Paleo: Skip rice, use cauliflower rice
  • Vegan: Substitute shrimp with crispy tofu

🌴 Serving Suggestions

Pair With

  • Coconut water or mango sparkling water
  • Plantain chips for crunch

Presentation Tips

  • Color contrast: Use black rice for drama
  • Sauce art: Drizzle in zig-zag pattern

📊 Nutritional Info (Per Serving, ½ recipe)

  • Calories: 520
  • Protein: 36g
  • Carbs: 55g (healthy complex carbs!)
  • Fats: 18g (mostly avocado’s good fats)

🎉 Why You’ll Love This Bowl

✔ 20-minute meal with gourmet flavors
✔ Gluten-free & dairy-free (without mayo)
✔ Instagram-worthy colors

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