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Flavorful Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe with Creamy Avocado Crema

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These shrimp skewers feature a tangy cilantro lime marinade paired with a creamy avocado crema, delivering a fresh, satisfying, and fuss-free summer meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (packed)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (can substitute dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (for crema)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste (for crema)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. While shrimp marinates, prepare the avocado crema by blending avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using.
  5. Thread 5-6 shrimp per skewer, keeping them snug but not squished.
  6. Lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking. Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque pink with grill marks.
  7. Remove skewers from heat and let rest for a minute. Serve immediately with avocado crema on the side or drizzled on top.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes to avoid mushy texture. Preheat grill well and oil grill grates lightly to prevent sticking. Use even-sized shrimp for uniform cooking. Let shrimp rest briefly after grilling. Wooden skewers should be soaked for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Avocado crema can be made ahead and refrigerated; cover tightly to prevent browning.

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