Ingredients
Scale
Here’s what you’ll need to bring these bowls to life:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, sliced for extra heat
If you need substitutions, don’t worry. Swap quinoa for brown rice or couscous, and if cilantro isn’t your thing, parsley offers a fresh alternative. Remember, it’s all about what works in your kitchen.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s how you can whip up these bowls:
- Start by marinating the shrimp. In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until well coated. Let them sit while you prep the other ingredients—about 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they’re pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, mangoes, red bell pepper, and lime juice. Gently toss to mix.
- To assemble the bowls, start with a base of quinoa or rice. Top with the mango and avocado mixture, then layer on the shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices if using. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Pro tip from my kitchen: If you’re making this dish ahead of time, prep all ingredients and store them separately to keep everything fresh until you’re ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Shrimp Avocado Mango Bowls, recipe, cooking, food
