Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Avocado Salsa (Printable)
Tender grilled shrimp with bright citrus marinade paired with creamy avocado salsa for a fresh summery meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp Marinade
01 - 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Avocado Salsa
10 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate.
02 - Combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Mix gently to maintain avocado texture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with light charring. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Arrange grilled shrimp on serving plates. Top generously with avocado salsa and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in under five minutes but makes you look like you planned all day
- Hot grilled shrimp meets cool avocado salsa in every single bite
- Leftovers (if you somehow have any) taste even better the next day
02 -
- Over-marinating shrimp in citrus actually starts to cook the meat, so stick to the 15-minute window
- Avocado salsa tastes best at room temperature, so take it out of the fridge while the shrimp grills
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry before marinating if they seem wet from packaging
- Let the grill fully preheat so you get those gorgeous sear marks immediately