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Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa


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  • Author: Maya Thornwell
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A vibrant, nourishing bowl built on fluffy cilantro lime rice, topped with smoky charred chili shrimp, fresh mango salsa, creamy avocado fans, and a drizzle of chili Greek yogurt crema.


Ingredients

Cilantro-Lime Rice:

  • 1.5 cups (300g) long-grain white rice, Jasmine or Basmati
  • 2.25 cups (540ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lime juice

Charred Chili Shrimp:

  • 1 lb (450g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp (7g) red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) avocado oil, for searing
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) fine sea salt

Fresh Components:

  • 1 large ripe mango (approx 300g), diced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium avocados, sliced into fans
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt, for crema
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then cook with 2.25 cups water until fully absorbed and fluffy. Fluff with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry, then toss with red chili powder and sea salt until evenly coated.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot.
  4. Sear the shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until charred at the edges and cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the diced mango and red onion to make the mango salsa.
  6. Thin the Greek yogurt with a splash of lime juice and a pinch of chili flakes to make the crema.
  7. Assemble the bowls: start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then arrange the charred shrimp, mango salsa, and avocado fans on top.
  8. Drizzle with the chili yogurt crema and finish with a sprinkle of red chili flakes.

Notes

  • Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning for the best char.
  • Use a screaming hot pan and avoid moving the shrimp to get proper caramelized edges.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes