Grilled Coriander-Lime Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Bright and zesty shrimp marinated in coriander and lime, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing avocado salsa. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large shrimp, ground coriander, 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 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. 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: 6 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 280 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tbsp ground coriander
3 tbsp, fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large, diced ripe avocado
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1 small, seeded and finely chopped (optional) jalapeño

Grilling tools worth buying → Best Grilling Tools and BBQ Gadgets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tbsp ground coriander, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the avocado salsa by gently mixing 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 small finely chopped jalapeño (optional) in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred around the edges.
Step 5: Serve the grilled shrimp immediately topped with the avocado salsa.