π€π₯ Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Mango Salsa & Creamy Sauce
π§Ύ INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)
πΉ Shrimp
- 300 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
πΉ Bowl Base
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
πΉ Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango (diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
πΉ Creamy Sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
π₯ INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Marinate Shrimp
- Mix shrimp with:
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Lime juice
π Marinate for 10–15 minutes
Step 2: Cook Shrimp
- Heat pan or grill on medium-high
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side
- Until slightly charred and opaque
π Don’t overcook → shrimp gets rubbery
Step 3: Make Mango Salsa
- Combine:
- Mango
- Bell pepper
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Salt
π Mix gently, keep it fresh
Step 4: Make Creamy Sauce
- Mix all ingredients until smooth
π Taste: creamy + tangy + slightly sweet
Step 5: Assemble Bowl
- Add rice base
- Arrange:
- Grilled shrimp
- Mango salsa
- Avocado slices
Step 6: Finish
- Drizzle sauce generously
- Add herbs or sesame seeds
π‘ PRO TIPS
π₯ Perfect Shrimp
- High heat → quick sear
- Slight char = best flavor
π₯ Mango Choice
- Use ripe but firm mango
π Too soft = mushy salsa
π₯ Avocado Tip
- Add lemon/lime to prevent browning
β οΈ COMMON MISTAKES
- β Overcooking shrimp
- β Too much sauce → heavy
- β Watery salsa
π₯ FLAVOR PROFILE
- Shrimp: smoky, savory
- Mango: sweet + fresh
- Avocado: creamy
- Sauce: tangy + rich
π Overall: fresh + balanced + addictive
π APPROX NUTRITION (per serving)
- Calories: ~500–700 kcal
- Protein: ~30 g
β¨ VARIATIONS
- Swap shrimp → grilled chicken
- Add corn or cucumber
- Make spicy → add chili flakes πΆοΈ