Grilled Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Salsa

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Juicy shrimp marinated in lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection and served alongside a fresh avocado salsa for a Whole30 compliant seafood feast. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; whisk to create marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly; cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While shrimp marinates, prepare avocado salsa by combining 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice in a bowl; gently mix and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  5. Step 5: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  6. Step 6: Serve shrimp skewers topped with the fresh avocado salsa immediately.

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