Description
Elevate your meals with these vibrant Shrimp and Avocado Bowls featuring juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and refreshing mango salsa. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners, this dish bursts with tropical flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy to customize!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 large ripe mango (diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to shimmer.
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and chili powder, then toss them into the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat immediately.
- In a bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix gently.
- Slice open the avocados, scoop out the flesh, and cut into wedges.
- Assemble each bowl by layering shrimp, avocado slices, and spooning the mango salsa on top. Drizzle lime-chili sauce for added zest.
- Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with herbs such as basil in the salsa for different flavor profiles.