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Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa

Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa for a Tropical Feast

These Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa are a vibrant, gluten-free meal transforming weeknight dinners into a tropical getaway.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowls
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined Medium to large, wild-caught is best!
  • 2 pieces Avocados Ripe, drizzled with lime juice to keep fresh
  • 1 piece Mango Perfectly ripe for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced Adds crunch
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped Fresh for flavor
  • 1 piece Jalapeño, diced Optional for spice
For the Dressing
  • 2 pieces Limes, juiced Freshly squeezed for acidity
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking and emulsifying
  • 1 tbsp Honey Natural sweetness
  • to taste Salt Enhance flavors
  • to taste Black Pepper Enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season shrimp by tossing with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook shrimp in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and charred. Set aside.
  3. Make mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill.
  4. Prepare lime-chili sauce by whisking lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  5. Slice avocados, drizzle with lime juice to prevent browning, and set aside.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice or greens, layer shrimp, avocado, and mango salsa, and drizzle with lime-chili sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble bowls just before serving to keep ingredients fresh. Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variety.

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