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Chili Lime Shrimp Mango Bowl

Recipe by Lalada on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A bright, tropical shrimp bowl that bursts with citrusy lime, sweet mango, and a hint of heat. The creamy cilantro‑lime sauce ties everything together for a refreshing summer meal, perfect for a light lunch or vibrant dinner.

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Chili Lime Shrimp Mango Bowl by Lalada, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Shrimp are dry before seasoning. Blot well so they sear rather than steam.

  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, lime juice from half a lime, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes if you like heat.

  3. Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat until hot (about 375°F/375°F). Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove from heat.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove once just cooked to keep them tender.

  4. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the mango salsa: in a medium bowl combine diced mango, diced cucumber, diced green bell pepper, finely diced red onion or shallot, chopped cilantro, the juice of the remaining half lime, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to blend the flavors.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Mango salsa is evenly mixed but still chunky. Toss gently to preserve the diced fruit.

  5. Cook the rice according to package instructions, then keep warm.

  6. Divide the warm rice between two serving bowls.

  7. Top each bowl with the cooked shrimp, a generous scoop of mango salsa, and sliced avocado.

  8. Drizzle the creamy cilantro lime sauce over the assembled bowls.

  9. Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Tips while you cook

Dry shrimp first
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before tossing with oil and seasonings.
Use both lime halves separately
Squeeze juice from one half into the shrimp seasoning and the other half into the mango salsa.
Cook rice while shrimp cooks
Start the rice according to package directions while the shrimp are sautéing.
Add avocado at the end
Slice the avocado just before assembling the bowls.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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