Shrimp & Avocado Bowls

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Shrimp

  • 250–300 g shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Squeeze of lime

For the Mango Salsa

  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ red pepper (optional), chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ½ jalapeño or chili, minced (for heat)

For the Lime-Chili Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp chili flakes or hot sauce
  • ½ tsp honey
  • Pinch of salt

For the Bowls

  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or salad greens
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Cucumber slices
  • Extra lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Mango Salsa

In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, red pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

Let sit for 5 minutes to enhance flavor.

2. Cook the Shrimp

  1. Season shrimp with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and lightly golden.
  4. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

3. Mix the Lime-Chili Sauce

Whisk together yogurt/mayo, lime juice, chili flakes, honey, and salt until smooth and creamy.

4. Build the Bowls

Layer into two bowls:

  • Rice or greens
  • Shrimp
  • Mango salsa
  • Avocado slices
  • Cucumber & tomatoes

Drizzle generously with the lime-chili sauce. Add lime wedges on the side.

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