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Shrimp meal prep bowl topped with fresh mango salsa and served in a bright dish.

Shrimp Meal Prep Bowl with Mango Salsa

This delightful Shrimp Meal Prep Bowl with Mango Salsa combines juicy shrimp and vibrant mango salsa for a tropical flavor explosion, perfect for meal prep or as a crowd-pleasing dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Thaw if using frozen shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 large ripe mango, diced Use fresh for the best flavor
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced For added crunch
  • 1 medium jalapeño, minced Optional, for spice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped For added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice For a zesty touch
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa For added fiber
  • to taste tortilla chips Optional side

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix together the mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to make the salsa. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp.
  2. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
Assembly
  1. Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among meal prep containers.
  2. Top with cooked shrimp and spoon mango salsa over each portion.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and feel free to add variations like avocado or bell peppers. Store in airtight containers for up to a week.