Grilled Garlic-Lime Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Juicy shrimp marinated in garlic and lime, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh avocado salsa bursting with citrus and cilantro. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb shrimp, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the salsa by mixing 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 finely chopped jalapeño in a bowl; season with a pinch of salt and gently toss. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers topped with the avocado salsa for a bright, fresh finish.