Description
These Shrimp and Avocado Skewers with Lime Dressing offer a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish perfect for grilling season. Succulent shrimp and creamy avocado are paired with colorful bell peppers and coated in a zesty lime marinade, then finished with a sweet and tangy lime dressing. Quick to prepare and full of bright flavors, these skewers are ideal for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Skewers
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the shrimp, avocado cubes, and pieces of red and yellow bell peppers alternately onto skewers, ensuring even distribution of ingredients for balanced grilling.
- Marinate Skewers: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss the assembled skewers in this marinade to coat them well, then cover and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Prepare Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified to create a bright, sweet and tangy dressing.
- Grill Skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated skewers on the grill and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning carefully until the shrimp is fully cooked and opaque, and the vegetables are perfectly tender yet slightly charred.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill, drizzle generously with the prepared lime dressing, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best grilling results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to assembling to prevent burning.
- You can substitute bell peppers with other vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes for variation.
- Adjust the honey quantity in the dressing to taste if you prefer it more or less sweet.
- This recipe can also be cooked under a broiler if a grill is unavailable.
