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Grilled Shrimp Avocado Bowl with rice, mango salsa, purple cabbage, avocado slices, and lime served in a healthy bowl.
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Grilled Shrimp Avocado Bowl with Mango Salsa

A fresh and flavorful shrimp bowl featuring smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and a vibrant mango salsa. This healthy high-protein meal comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage (optional)

Equipment

  • saucepan for cooking rice
  • mixing bowl for salsa
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • grill pan or skillet for cooking shrimp

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions and keep warm.
  2. In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and refrigerate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Cook the shrimp for about 90 seconds per side until opaque and lightly charred. Do not overcook.
  6. Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced avocado, mango salsa, and grilled shrimp.
  7. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime juice and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for the best sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan and cook shrimp just until opaque and curled into a loose C shape. Store rice, shrimp, salsa, and avocado separately for meal prep. Swap rice for quinoa, farro, cauliflower rice, or greens. Chicken, salmon, or tofu can replace shrimp.