Description
These chili lime shrimp bowls are a quick and vibrant dinner made in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are tossed with smoky spices, seared to perfection, and layered over fluffy rice with crunchy cabbage and a sweet mango–avocado salsa. A colorful, feel-good meal that’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bowls
2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice/quinoa)
1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
1 mango, diced
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Tortilla chips (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside.
Make the salsa: In a small bowl, combine mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently and set aside.
Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly golden. Remove from heat.
Assemble the bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with shredded cabbage, shrimp, and mango–avocado salsa. Garnish with tortilla chips, extra cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Swap mango with pineapple, peaches, or strawberries if needed.
For extra protein, add black beans or corn to the bowls.
Store leftovers in separate containers; salsa is best made fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Fresh & Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~385 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
Keywords: easy shrimp recipe, chili lime shrimp, healthy dinner bowls
