Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Salsa

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Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
  5. While the shrimp is grilling, prepare the avocado salsa.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss until well combined.
  7. Remove shrimp from the grill and serve immediately with the avocado salsa.
  8. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves before serving.

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Chef AI

Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 medium-sized tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • Extra cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
  5. While the shrimp is grilling, prepare the avocado salsa.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss until well combined.
  7. Remove shrimp from the grill and serve immediately with the avocado salsa.
  8. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves before serving.