Description
Spicy chipotle shrimp dance with creamy avocado and sweet mango in these zesty rice bowls, creating a Mexican-inspired culinary melody. Balanced flavors and colorful ingredients will transport you to a breezy coastal paradise with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Rice and Base:
- 2 cups white rice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly desiccate the shrimp using absorbent kitchen linens, ensuring maximum moisture removal.
- Craft a robust spice blend by massaging lime zest, chipotle chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into the shrimp until each morsel is comprehensively seasoned.
- Activate a skillet with olive oil over moderate thermal intensity.
- Execute shrimp cooking in strategic batches, searing approximately two minutes per surface until achieving a vibrant pink and translucent appearance. Transfer completed batches to a separate receptacle.
- Reunite all shrimp within the skillet, introducing butter and finely chopped garlic to elevate flavor complexity.
- Allow ingredients to meld, stirring intermittently, permitting butter to caramelize and garlic to release its aromatic essence. Terminate heat application.
- Compose a dynamic salsa by combining diced avocado, mango, red pepper, serrano pepper, cilantro, mint, chives, and green onions into a harmonious medley.
- Construct a complementary vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, lime juice, mango jam, optional tequila, with a nuanced salt and pepper seasoning.
- Gently cascade dressing over the salsa, ensuring delicate integration of flavors.
- Distribute steamed rice into individual serving vessels.
- Strategically layer each bowl with spice-infused shrimp, vibrant mango avocado salsa, and a generous crown of roasted corn.
- Embellish with additional cilantro sprigs or lime wedges for aesthetic and gustatory enhancement.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before seasoning to achieve perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh, ripe mangoes and avocados for maximum flavor and creamy texture in the salad.
- Adjust chipotle chili powder based on heat tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- Swap shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for alternative protein options catering to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg