Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Bowls (Print Version)

Grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, quinoa, and zesty mango salsa topped with lime chili sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Quinoa & Avocado

06 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
07 - 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced

→ Mango Salsa

08 - 1 mango, peeled and diced
09 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Salt to taste

→ Lime Chili Sauce

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
18 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with sliced avocado and arrange grilled shrimp alongside.
06 - Generously spoon mango salsa over the shrimp. Drizzle lime chili sauce across each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks fast but tastes like you spent hours balancing flavors.
  • The creamy, spicy, smoky, and sweet all hit at once without fighting each other.
  • You can prep the salsa and sauce ahead, then just sear the shrimp when hunger strikes.
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but easy enough for a solo Tuesday dinner.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they turn rubbery; pull them off heat the second they turn opaque and curl up.
  • Let the shrimp marinate the full 15 minutes; I skipped it once and the flavor was flat and one-dimensional.
  • Make the salsa at least 10 minutes ahead so the flavors marry, but do not make it hours early or the lime juice will cook the mango and onion into mush.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before tossing them in oil and spices so the marinade sticks instead of sliding off.
  • Use a screaming hot pan for the shrimp; that quick sear gives you char without drying them out.
  • Taste the salsa before serving and adjust lime, salt, or jalapeño; every mango is different in sweetness.
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