Shrimp and Avocado Bowls (Printable)

Smoky grilled shrimp meets creamy avocado and nutty quinoa, topped with bright mango salsa and tangy lime chili sauce for a refreshing, satisfying bowl.

# 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 Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Top each portion with sliced avocado.
06 - Place grilled shrimp alongside the quinoa and avocado in each bowl. Spoon mango salsa generously over the shrimp.
07 - Drizzle lime chili sauce over the mango salsa and shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers contrast: smoky shrimp, creamy avocado, crunchy salsa, and a tangy sauce that ties it all together.
  • It looks like restaurant food but comes together in under an hour, mostly hands-off.
  • The components store beautifully on their own, so you can prep ahead and assemble fresh bowls all week.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn rubbery, pull them off the heat the second they turn opaque and curl into a loose C shape.
  • Assemble the bowls right before serving so the avocado stays bright and the salsa doesn't make the quinoa soggy.
  • If you're prepping ahead, store the quinoa, shrimp, salsa, and sauce separately in the fridge and build fresh bowls when you're ready to eat.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before tossing them with the marinade so they sear instead of steam, giving you those beautiful golden edges.
  • Dice the mango and vegetables into small, uniform pieces so every bite of salsa has a little bit of everything.
  • Taste the lime chili sauce before drizzling, you want it tangy and just barely spicy, not overpowering the delicate shrimp and mango.
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