Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Juicy shrimp marinated in lime and garlic, served with a fresh avocado salsa bursting with citrus and herb notes. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs shrimp, lime juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 12 oz shrimp
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 avocado
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 12 oz shrimp and toss to coat, then marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, dice 1 avocado, finely dice 1/4 cup red onion, chop 2 tbsp cilantro, and stir in 1 tsp lime zest with a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Serve grilled shrimp immediately with the avocado salsa spooned over the top.