Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Zesty grilled shrimp marinated in chili and lime, served with a creamy avocado-cilantro sauce for a bright and flavorful appetizer or light meal. This mexican-inspired seafood ready in about 26 minutes blends peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, lime juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, peeled and pitted ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by blending 1 ripe peeled and pitted avocado, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp honey until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Serve shrimp skewers with a generous drizzle of the avocado-cilantro sauce alongside for dipping.