Description
A vibrant and refreshing bowl packed with grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and sweet mango salsa, all tied together with a zesty lime-chili sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, nutritious, and bursting with tropical flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lime
For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Lime-Chili Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Pinch of salt
- Water to thin, if needed
Additional:
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Optional base: cooked rice or greens
Instructions
- Make the mango salsa: Combine diced mango, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Marinate the shrimp: In another bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly charred.
- Make the lime-chili sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and a bit of water if needed for drizzling consistency.
- Assemble the bowl: Layer base (rice or greens), avocado slices, grilled shrimp, and mango salsa. Drizzle with lime-chili sauce and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes