Garlic Lime Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Salsa

This dish is a light yet flavor-packed combination of succulent grilled shrimp marinated in a zesty garlic lime sauce, served alongside a creamy and refreshing avocado salsa. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer that captures the essence of fresh, bold ingredients.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 3 mins

Total Time 23 mins

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Thai

Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Estimated Cost: $ 9

Calories: 300

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This dish is a stunning balance of bold, tangy shrimp and creamy, vibrant salsa. It’s versatile enough to serve with rice, on tacos, or simply enjoy as-is.

Ingredients

Garlic Lime Shrimp

1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 and Zest juice of lime
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Avocado Salsa

1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 small red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 of Juice lime
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Marinate the Shrimp
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
2
Grill the Shrimp
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning).
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
3
Serve
Arrange the grilled shrimp on a plate and top or serve alongside the avocado salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 397.51kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.99g45%
Saturated Fat 4.14g21%
Cholesterol 182.57mg61%
Sodium 145.86mg7%
Potassium 935.11mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 13.86g5%
Dietary Fiber 7.95g32%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 25.6g52%

Vitamin A 27.43 IU
Vitamin C 22.63 mg
Calcium 102.44 mg
Iron 1.51 mg
Vitamin E 4.31 IU
Vitamin K 34.42 mcg
Thiamin 0.09 mg
Riboflavin 0.14 mg
Niacin 2.07 mg
Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
Folate 91.37 mcg
Phosphorus 315.81 mg
Magnesium 76.4 mg
Zinc 2.3 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Tommy

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hello, beautiful people! Tommy here. I love cooking and creating easy, delicious recipes. What I am most passionate about in life is helping others live healthier and happier lives.