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A delicious plate of The Ultimate Charred Shrimp and Avocado Bowl

The Ultimate Charred Shrimp and Avocado Bowl

A vibrant bowl filled with charred shrimp, creamy avocado, and a refreshing mango salsa, perfect for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g long-grain white rice Rinsed until water runs clear
  • 480 ml water For cooking rice
  • 450 g large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 15 ml olive oil For searing
  • 15 g chili powder For the reddish spice blend
  • 5 g smoked paprika
  • 2.5 g ground cumin
  • 2.5 g kosher salt
  • 150 g bright yellow mango Diced into uniform cubes
  • 40 g purple onion Finely minced
  • 15 g green jalapeno Minced into bits
  • 30 g fresh green cilantro leaves Chopped
  • 15 ml fresh lime juice
  • 120 g mayonnaise
  • 15 g sriracha Or smooth hot sauce
  • 15 ml fresh lime juice
  • 200 g large green avocado Freshly sliced into a neat fan
  • 15 g black sesame seeds For sprinkling

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Rinse the white rice under cold water until clear. Bring to a boil in a saucepan with water and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Let steam for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced bright yellow mango, minced purple onion, green jalapeno bits, and chopped fresh cilantro leaves. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the top, toss gently, and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until completely smooth and a light orange color forms. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for precise drizzling.
  4. Pat the shrimp completely dry. Toss in olive oil and evenly coat with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply charred edges form.
  5. Spread a layer of fluffy white rice in a wide shallow bowl. Arrange the charred shrimp, a fan of freshly sliced creamy green avocado, and a scoop of chunky mango salsa in sections. Drizzle the lime-chili sauce in a zigzag pattern and garnish with black sesame seeds and tiny fresh cilantro leaves.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha according to your taste. This bowl is best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.