Grilled Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Tender shrimp marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled to perfection, and paired with a fresh avocado salsa bursting with flavor. This Latin American-inspired Mother’s Day recipe (gluten free), ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 large, diced avocado
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro leaves
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: While shrimp marinates, combine 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 minced jalapeño, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Step 4: Serve shrimp skewers topped with the avocado salsa immediately.