Description
Looking for fresh dinner ideas that come together fast and taste like a tropical getaway? This Easy Shrimp Avocado Bowl is the answer. Loaded with grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, juicy mango salsa, and drizzled with a zesty lime-chili sauce, it’s a quick dinner or healthy lunch packed with bold flavor and color. Ideal for meal prep, beachy BBQs, or clean eating goals, this easy recipe delivers big satisfaction with minimal effort. Whether you’re searching for healthy snacks, quick lunch solutions, or dinner ideas, this dish is a guaranteed win!
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 ripe mango, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeño, minced (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce or Sriracha
1/2 teaspoon honey
Salt, to taste
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Extra lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. While the shrimp marinates, prepare the mango salsa: mix mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready.
3. In a small bowl or blender, whisk together yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chili-garlic sauce, honey, and salt until smooth to make the lime-chili sauce.
4. Cook rice according to package instructions or reheat if already prepped.
5. Grill shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
6. To assemble, divide rice into bowls. Add shrimp, top with mango salsa, and fan out avocado slices.
7. Drizzle with the lime-chili sauce and garnish with extra lime wedges.
8. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
For best texture, cook the shrimp just until pink and opaque — overcooking will make them rubbery.
The mango salsa is even better after chilling for 30 minutes; make it ahead to save time.
If preparing in advance, store avocado separately and slice fresh to keep it from browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: quick dinner, healthy lunch, shrimp bowl, easy recipe, mango salsa