Fresh Shrimp Creamy Avocado Bowls (Printable version)

Grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, nutty quinoa, and fresh mango salsa with zesty lime chili drizzle create this vibrant fusion bowl.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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 and 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. Toss to coat evenly and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix well 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. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Top each portion with sliced avocado and place grilled shrimp alongside.
06 - Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp, drizzle with lime chili sauce, and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Every bite gives you something different: creamy avocado, snappy shrimp, juicy mango, and that tangy lime sauce pulling it all together.
  • It looks like you spent an hour plating but really you just tossed things into a bowl and drizzled sauce on top.
  • You can prep the salsa and sauce in the morning, then grill the shrimp in ten minutes when youre ready to eat.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the shrimp or theyll turn rubbery and sad, pull them off the heat as soon as they curl and turn opaque.
  • Make the salsa at least 10 minutes ahead so the flavors have time to marry, but dont add the avocado until youre ready to serve or itll turn brown.
  • If your grill pan isnt hot enough the shrimp will steam instead of sear, so wait until you see a faint shimmer of heat before adding them.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating so the spices cling better and they sear instead of steam.
  • Taste the mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime, salt, or jalapeño, every mango is different and you want the sweet, tangy, and spicy in balance.
  • Warm your serving bowls slightly in the oven or microwave so the quinoa and shrimp stay warm longer, it makes a bigger difference than youd think.
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