Description
Indulge in a vibrant bowl of Shrimp and Avocado with Mango Salsa, a flavor-packed dish that perfectly balances fresh ingredients and zesty flavors. Juicy shrimp meets creamy avocado, topped with a refreshing mango salsa and a kick of lime-chili sauce. Ideal for sunny afternoons or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to make but also impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced)
- 1 ripe mango (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a bowl, mix diced mango, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
- Slice avocados and drizzle with lime juice to prevent browning.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice or quinoa as the base, followed by sautéed shrimp, avocado slices, and mango salsa.
- Drizzle lime-chili sauce made from whisking together lime juice with olive oil and chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Substitute mango with pineapple for a tropical twist or add jalapeños for extra heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; enjoy cold or gently reheat the shrimp.