Description
This Spicy Mango Chili Shrimp Orzo Bowl is a vibrant, tropical-inspired dish packed with juicy shrimp, sweet mango, and a touch of heat. It’s a fast, flavor-loaded weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes—perfectly balanced, beautifully colorful, and anything but boring! This one-bowl wonder brings bold, fresh flavors to your table with minimal effort and maximum impact.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ripe mango, diced
1 cup dry orzo pasta
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1–2 tsp chili paste or sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, sliced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the orzo: Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add orzo and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain if necessary and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and bell pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp, chili paste, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Combine and finish: Stir in cooked orzo, diced mango, lime juice, and green onions. Toss everything together gently until heated through.
Serve: Plate warm, garnish with fresh cilantro, and add extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with chickpeas or tofu.
Adjust the chili paste to your preferred spice level—start small, taste, then add more.
You can use precooked shrimp to cut down on cook time—just warm them in the skillet after the aromatics.
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
This recipe pairs well with avocado slices, cucumber salad, or roasted corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg