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Close up of char-grilled shrimp overlapping white rice and a fan of thinly sliced fresh avocado in a matte ceramic bowl.

Vibrant Char-Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Bowls

Master the art of perfectly composed Shrimp and Avocado Bowls. Featuring fluffy white rice, creamy avocado, sweet mango salsa, and plump char-grilled shrimp drizzled with a pale-orange lime-chili sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Tropical American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Base Components
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice Rinsed well (approx 200g).
  • 1.5 cups water (360ml) for boiling rice.
  • 1 large avocado Thinly sliced into a fan.
Bright Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup yellow mango Diced (165g).
  • 1/4 cup red onion Minced (40g).
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro Chopped (8g).
  • 1 small red chili Cut into tiny bits.
  • 1 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed (15ml).
Searing Components
  • 1 lb large shrimp Peeled and deveined (450g).
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) for coating.
  • 1 tbsp chili powder (15g).
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (5g).
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt (3g).
Sauce & Garnish
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60g).
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (15ml).
  • 1 tsp sriracha (5g).
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds (3g) for garnish.
  • 1 wedge fresh lime For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Grill Pan Essential for achieving dark, visible grill marks on the shrimp.
  • 1 Medium Saucepan with Lid Required for steaming the white rice.
  • 1 Chef's knife For precision slicing of the avocado and mango.

Instructions
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Rinse the white rice until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  2. In a bowl, combine the diced yellow mango, minced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, tiny bits of red chili, and 1 tbsp of lime juice. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Pat the shrimp completely dry. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they form a reddish-orange crust with visible grill marks and curl into a 'C' shape.
  4. Whisk together the mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lime juice, and sriracha until a smooth, pale-orange sauce forms. Add a few drops of water if it needs thinning.
  5. Spoon the fluffy white rice into a wide bowl. Fan out the thinly sliced avocado on one side and add a scoop of mango salsa on the other. Overlap 5 plump, char-grilled shrimp on top. Drizzle generously with the pale-orange sauce, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and serve with a fresh lime wedge.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are patted bone-dry before seasoning to guarantee perfect grill marks.
Do not slice the avocado until the very last moment to prevent browning.
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