Avocado Shrimp Rice Mango Salsa (Print View)

Shrimp, avocado, and mango salsa add burst of color and freshness to these summery, fusion-style rice bowls.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 14 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mango Salsa

12 - 1 large mango, diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
14 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
15 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Bowl Toppings

19 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
20 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
21 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional)
22 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
23 - Extra lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, gently combine cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fluff the mixture with a fork and set aside.
02 - Mix mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
03 - Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and lime juice. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide the rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange shrimp, mango salsa, avocado slices, cucumber, and nori strips (if using) on top of the rice.
05 - Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and provide extra lime wedges alongside each bowl.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh healthy and full of color makes weeknight dinners feel special
  • Minimal prep with big payoff
  • Perfect balance of sweet heat creaminess and texture
  • Customizable for gluten-free or dairy-free eaters
02 -
  • Packed with lean protein healthy fats and plenty of vitamins
  • Easy to adapt for allergies and food preferences
  • Can be prepped partially ahead for busy nights
03 -
  • Always pat shrimp very dry for the best sear and tenderness
  • Do not overdress the rice so it stays fluffy
  • Taste your mango before adding it to the salsa a sour fruit needs a little extra sugar to shine

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