Name: Easy Shrimp and Avocado Bowls (Meal Prep Friendly + Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp smoky chili powder; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; Sea salt and black pepper to taste; Juice of 1/2 lime; 1 ripe mango, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1 small tomato, diced; 1 green chili or jalapeño, minced; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped; Juice of 1 lime; Salt to taste; 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; Chopped coriander for garnish; 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce; 1 tsp honey (optional); Salt to taste; Smart substitutions:; Replace rice with quinoa; Swap Greek yogurt with cashew cream; Use tofu instead of shrimp for vegetarian option

Description

These shrimp and avocado bowls with mango salsa are a burst of color and nutrition — succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and refreshing mango salsa come together in just 30 minutes for a healthy, vibrant, and flavor-packed meal.

Ingredients

Scale

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp smoky chili powder
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 ripe mango, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, diced
1 green chili or jalapeño, minced
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Chopped coriander for garnish
3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce
1 tsp honey (optional)
Salt to taste
Smart substitutions:
Replace rice with quinoa
Swap Greek yogurt with cashew cream
Use tofu instead of shrimp for vegetarian option

Instructions

Combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Mix diced mango, red onion, tomato, green chili, coriander, lime juice, and salt in a bowl for the mango salsa. Let sit to blend flavors.
Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili flakes, honey, and salt together for the lime-chili sauce.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque (internal temp 145°F).
Assemble bowls with rice as base. Add shrimp, avocado slices, and mango salsa. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce and garnish with coriander.

Notes

For best results, use ripe mangoes and fresh shrimp. Store cooked shrimp separately from salsa and avocado. Perfect for meal prep—assemble bowls just before serving for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: shrimp bowl, avocado bowl, mango salsa, healthy meal, seafood recipe