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The Ultimate Charred Shrimp and Avocado Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A vibrant and flavorful bowl combining perfectly charred shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh mango salsa for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Rice and Water

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water

Shrimp and Seasoning

  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Mango and Vegetables

  • 1 cup bright yellow mango (diced)
  • 0.25 cup purple onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp green jalapeno (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh green cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha

Avocado

  • 1 large green avocado (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Cook rice: rinse, boil with water and salt, simmer 15-18 mins, then steam and fluff.
  • Prepare mango salsa: mix mango, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Make sauce: whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
  • Pat shrimp dry, coat with oil and spices, then sear 2-3 mins per side until charred.
  • Assemble bowl: layer rice, charred shrimp, sliced avocado, mango salsa, drizzle sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, char the shrimp until edges are deeply browned.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: shrimp