Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Name: Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 large pitted and diced avocado; ½ cup Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Salt; ground black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
140 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Gemma White

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Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce has a simple but full of flavor and spice marinade. The creamy avocado cilantro sauce is the perfect cool and creamy dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

1 large pitted and diced avocado
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
Pour into a large ziplock bag and add the shrimp. Close the bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes-1 hours to marinate the shrimp.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the shrimp on skewers and place them on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until cooked and pink throughout.

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

To make the sauce, add 1 large pitted and diced avocado , ½ cup greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve alongside the shrimp as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Updated on May 22, 2020
Originally Posted on: June 6, 2016

Nutrition Information

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Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 482mg (20%) Potassium 233mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 349IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	140kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	482mg	20%
Potassium	233mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	349IU	7%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	54mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%