Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Mango Avocado Salad
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 serrano pepper, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 green onions, diced
Salad Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp mango jam
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 1 cup roasted corn (frozen, canned, or homemade)
- Steamed white or brown rice
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Dry the shrimp thoroughly using paper towels. In a bowl, toss them with the chipotle chili powder, lime zest, paprika, cumin, oregano, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp in batches, about 2 minutes per side, until pink and lightly charred. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate as you go, and repeat until all the shrimp are cooked.
- Finish with Garlic Butter: Return all the shrimp to the pan. Add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until the butter browns slightly and the garlic is deeply fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Mango Avocado Salad: In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, mango, red pepper, serrano pepper, cilantro, mint, chives, and green onions. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, mango jam, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls: Divide steamed white or brown rice among serving bowls. Top each with the chipotle garlic shrimp, a generous scoop of mango avocado salad, and finish with roasted corn. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the shrimp instead of sautéing.
- If you like it spicy, leave a few seeds in the serrano pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- To make this dish dairy-free, simply omit the butter or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep all the salad ingredients while the shrimp cooks for a quicker meal.
- Use pre-cooked or frozen roasted corn for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg