Description
These succulent Shrimp and Avocado Skewers with zesty Lime Dressing are a perfect blend of flavors, ideal for a summer barbecue or light meal. The shrimp and avocado are grilled to perfection and then drizzled with a refreshing lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skewers:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (cut into chunks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 20 minutes)
For the Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Thread shrimp and avocado alternately onto skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
- Make the Lime Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle cooked skewers with lime dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the lime dressing for 15 minutes before grilling.
- These skewers pair well with rice, grilled veggies, or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
