Description

A fresh and flavorful bowl loaded with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and a zesty lime-chili sauce. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal!

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lime

For the Mango Salsa:

1 ripe mango, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste

For the Lime-Chili Sauce:

1/3 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon water (to thin, if needed)

For the Bowls:

2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup corn (fresh or canned)
Extra lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Cook the shrimp:
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Set aside.
Make the mango salsa:
- In a bowl, mix mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Prepare the lime-chili sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder. Add water to thin if needed.

Assemble the bowls:
- Divide cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with shrimp, avocado slices, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and corn.
- Add a scoop of mango salsa and drizzle with lime-chili sauce.
- Serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
Use quinoa instead of rice for added nutrition.

Store components separately and assemble fresh for meal prep.