Description

The Ultimate Charred Shrimp and Avocado Bowl is a colorful, flavorful dish that combines perfectly charred shrimp with creamy avocado and zesty mango salsa. This vibrant bowl is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water
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
1 cup bright yellow mango (diced into uniform cubes)
0.25 cup purple onion (finely minced)
1 tbsp green jalapeno (minced into bits)
2 tbsp fresh green cilantro leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
0.5 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 large green avocado (freshly sliced into a neat fan)
1 tbsp black sesame seeds

Instructions

Start by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of rinsed long-grain white rice. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork once done.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp with chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and kosher salt. Sear the shrimp in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and charred.
In a mixing bowl, combine diced mango, finely minced purple onion, minced green jalapeno, chopped cilantro leaves, and fresh lime juice. Mix well to combine all flavors.
In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha or hot sauce, and fresh lime juice until smooth.
In serving bowls, layer fluffy rice as the base. Top it with charred shrimp followed by mango salsa. Arrange slices of avocado on top before drizzling with your spicy mayo mixture. Finally, sprinkle black sesame seeds for added crunch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: Customize your bowl with additional toppings like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch. If you prefer different proteins, chicken or turkey work well in place of shrimp.