📋Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Dip

spicy grilled shrimp on bamboo skewers with avocado dip.

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📋Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Dip

This Cilantro Lime Shrimp is bursting with fresh, zesty flavours and is perfect for summer grilling. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a bold blend of lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and warm spices, then grilled until perfectly tender. Serve them with a cool, creamy avocado dip for an easy appetiser or a delicious meal with rice, tacos, salads, or tostadas.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Marinate Time30

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Jyothi Rajesh

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra for spraying
Juice of 1 lime
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons chilli powder
¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Avocado Cream Dip

1 avocado ripe
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup cilantro with young stem included
1 clove garlic
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, red chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers and brush with the remaining marinade.
Grill for about 2 minutes per side, brushing with reserved marinade while cooking, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter.
For the avocado dip, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and pepper until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
Garnish the shrimp with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with the creamy avocado dip, rice, or warm tortillas.

Notes

Don't over-marinate the shrimp. One hour is ideal, as too much lime juice can begin to break down the shrimp.
Pat the shrimp dry before marinating if using frozen shrimp.
Cook over medium heat to prevent burning.
Brush the shrimp with reserved marinade while grilling to keep them juicy.
Shrimp cook very quickly, so avoid overcooking. They're done as soon as they turn pink and opaque.

Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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