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Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Bowls Recipe Easy Light Zesty Meal

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A quick, light, and zesty meal featuring pan-seared shrimp, creamy avocado, and sweet mango, perfect for summer and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium-sized, wild-caught if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped (soaked in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow if preferred)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional toppings: toasted pepitas or pumpkin seeds, thinly sliced jalapeño, crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well coated. Marinate for 5 minutes.
  2. If using quinoa or brown rice, cook according to package instructions while prepping other ingredients.
  3. Dice the avocados and mango, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion and cilantro. Soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large bowl, gently toss diced avocado, mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt. Toss lightly to coat without mashing the avocado.
  6. If using quinoa or rice, spoon it into serving bowls first. Top with the avocado-mango mixture, then arrange the seared shrimp on top.
  7. Add optional toppings such as toasted pepitas, jalapeño slices, or crumbled cheese if desired.
  8. Give a quick squeeze of lime over each bowl before serving for extra brightness.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain heat and browning. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor and add it to avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Cook quinoa or rice in advance to save time. Optional toppings add texture and flavor variations.

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