Description
Garlic Shrimp Avocado Skewers deliver a fresh coastal twist perfect for summer grilling. Sizzling seasoned shrimp and creamy avocado chunks create an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer your guests will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb large raw shrimp
Produce:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Add 1 lb raw shrimp to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Cut 2 ripe avocados into 1-inch cubes. Chop 1 red onion into similar-sized chunks.
- Thread shrimp, avocado, and onion pieces onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternating ingredients. Start and end each skewer with shrimp for stability.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to 400°F. Lightly brush grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once. Cook until shrimp turn opaque and pink, and avocados develop light char marks.
- Remove skewers from heat. Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp briefly to prevent them from becoming tough and absorbing too much acid from the lemon juice.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill.
- Choose firm, slightly underripe avocados that will hold their shape during grilling and won’t turn mushy.
- For a low-carb version, serve the grilled skewers over a bed of mixed greens instead of as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 362 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg