Description
Enjoy these vibrant and flavorful tropical shrimp bowls topped with a refreshing mango salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated. The warm smoky spices blend beautifully with the sweetness of the mango salsa.
- Make the Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced mangoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently to combine. The mango salsa is the heart of these shrimp bowls, bringing natural sweetness and a refreshing kick.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Keep an eye on them until they curl slightly and turn opaque.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage, cucumber, avocado slices, and the cooked shrimp. Spoon generous amounts of mango salsa over each bowl.
- Finish and Serve: Serve the bowls with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top just before eating. The final splash of lime ties everything together.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.
- The mango salsa can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg