Fresh Shrimp Creamy Avocado Bowls (Printable)

These vibrant bowls feature grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and quinoa, finished with fresh mango salsa and a zesty lime chili sauce.

# Components:

→ 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 & 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 - Additional lime wedges for serving

# Method:

01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - Combine mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
03 - Stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top each with sliced avocado, then place grilled shrimp alongside the quinoa and avocado.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot smoky shrimp and cool creamy avocado creates this perfect temperature balance that keeps every bite interesting
  • You get sweet tangy spicy and savory all in one bowl without needing a dozen different pans
  • It looks impressive on the table but comes together in under thirty minutes on a weeknight
02 -
  • Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before tossing with the spices or the marinade will slide right off
  • Let the salsa sit for at least ten minutes so the onions mellow out and the juices start to pool at the bottom
  • Get your grill pan properly hot before adding the shrimp or you will end up with rubbery seafood instead of plump juicy pieces
03 -
  • Invest in a good grill pan if you do not have outdoor grill access the marks make such a difference in presentation
  • Serve the components family style and let everyone build their own perfect bowl
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