Fresh Shrimp and Creamy Avocado Bowls (Printable)

Smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, quinoa, and fresh mango salsa finished with zesty lime chili sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 and 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 - Lime wedges for serving

# How-To:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, lime juice, fresh cilantro, and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced avocado and position grilled shrimp alongside.
06 - Spoon mango salsa generously over shrimp, drizzle lime chili sauce over the salsa, and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, but it tastes like you spent all day on it.
  • The textures are incredible: silky avocado, tender shrimp, crunchy salsa, and fluffy quinoa all in one spoonful.
  • It looks stunning in the bowl, which makes weeknight dinners feel a little more special.
  • You can prep the components ahead and just assemble when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn rubbery, pull them off the heat the moment they turn opaque and curl into a C shape.
  • If your avocado isn't ripe yet, leave it on the counter in a paper bag with a banana overnight to speed things up.
  • Make the mango salsa at least 10 minutes ahead so the flavors have time to mingle and get even more delicious.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before tossing them in the marinade so they get a better sear and don't steam in the pan.
  • If you want extra smoky flavor, grill the shrimp outdoors on skewers or use a cast iron grill pan cranked up to high heat.
  • Taste the mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime, salt, or jalapeño to match your mood, some days I want it sweeter, other days I crave more heat.
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