Fresh Shrimp Avocado Bowls (Printable format)

Grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, quinoa, and fresh mango salsa drizzled with lime chili sauce.

# What You 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 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 Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and 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 gently to combine 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 and well combined. 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 and keep warm.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with sliced avocado, arranging it alongside the quinoa.
06 - Place grilled shrimp alongside the quinoa and avocado in each bowl. Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp and quinoa mixture.
07 - Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa and shrimp. Garnish each bowl with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, so dinner comes together in minutes when youre starving.
  • The mango salsa adds a sweetness that balances the smoky shrimp in a way that feels tropical and bright.
  • Its filling without feeling heavy, and the textures keep every forkful interesting.
  • You can swap almost anything here and it still works, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Dont skip the marinating time for the shrimp, those 15 minutes make a huge difference in flavor and texture.
  • If your grill pan isnt hot enough, the shrimp will steam instead of sear, and youll miss that smoky char.
  • Always taste your mango salsa before serving, mangoes vary wildly in sweetness and you might need extra lime or salt to balance it out.
03 -
  • Grill the shrimp on skewers if youre cooking outdoors, it makes flipping them so much easier and you get better char.
  • For extra richness, mash a little avocado into the quinoa before plating, it turns into a creamy base that ties everything together.
  • Double the lime chili sauce recipe, youll want extra to drizzle on everything else in your fridge.
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