Description
These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa are a vibrant, fresh, and healthy meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Featuring perfectly cooked shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy mango salsa, this easy recipe combines flavors and textures that delight the palate in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Avocado and Salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Optional
- 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp evenly.
- Cook the shrimp: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from heat.
- Make the mango salsa: In a small bowl, mix together diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to create a fresh and tangy salsa.
- Assemble the bowls: If using, place cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl. Top with cooked shrimp, diced avocado, and spoon over the mango salsa.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the bowls immediately to enjoy the fresh, bold, and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- To keep this meal low-carb, omit the rice or substitute with cauliflower rice.
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños to the mango salsa.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor in the salsa.
- Shrimp cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain tender texture.
- This recipe is easily doubled to serve more people.
