Fresh Shrimp and Creamy Avocado Bowls (Print Version)

Smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, quinoa, and bright mango salsa drizzled with tangy 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 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, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine 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, stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top each with sliced avocado and place grilled shrimp alongside.
06 - Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp. Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa and shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Each component can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes, saving your sanity on those evenings when you want something impressive without the marathon cooking session.
  • The interplay between warm smoky shrimp, cool creamy avocado, and that burst of sweet-tangy mango creates a flavor experience that somehow feels both indulgent and refreshingly light.
02 -
  • Shrimp cooks lightning-fast, and the difference between perfectly tender and rubber-band texture is literally 30 seconds, so stay vigilant and pull them off heat the moment they turn pink throughout.
  • When making the mango salsa ahead of time, add the lime juice and salt just before serving, otherwise the fruits natural sugars get pulled out, leaving you with a watery mess instead of that fresh, chunky texture.
03 -
  • When grilling shrimp, thread them onto soaked wooden skewers to prevent spinning and ensure even cooking on all sides, plus it makes them infinitely easier to flip.
  • The back of a spoon pressed against the cutting board is the perfect tool for easily removing mango flesh from the skin without wasting any of that precious fruit.
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