Description
Delight in the flavors of the tropics with these Shrimp and Avocado Bowls featuring a vibrant Mango Salsa and zesty Lime-Chili Sauce. This colorful and nutritious dish is a perfect blend of fresh ingredients that will transport your taste buds to paradise.
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Lime-Chili Sauce:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Pinch of salt
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until pink and slightly charred.
- Make Mango Salsa: Combine mango, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Create Lime-Chili Sauce: Whisk together yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, honey, chili powder, paprika, and salt.
- Assemble: Divide rice into bowls, top with shrimp, avocado, mango salsa, and lime-chili sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- To add crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips or shredded cabbage.
- Swap rice for quinoa or greens for a lighter version.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeño to the mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg