Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Lemon juice (1 lemon); Pepper to taste; Chopped cilantro; 1 cup cilantro; 1/2 avocado; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 4

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated July 17, 2017

Ingredients

1/2

pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

garlic cloves

tablespoon olive oil

Lemon juice (1 lemon)

Pepper to taste

Chopped cilantro

For the sauce:

cup cilantro

1/2

avocado

tablespoon white vinegar

garlic clove

tablespoon lemon juice

Steps

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1

Marinate shrimp ahead of time, in a mixture of olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon juice, pepper to taste, and finely chopped cilantro. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2

Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
3

Blend the remaining ingredients and check the seasoning. Add more salt if needed.
4

Heat up the grill, season the shrimp with a bit of salt and cook until they turn pink.
5

Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, so they don't become tough.
6

Serve the skewers immediately, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and garnish with the sauce.

Expert Tips

You can also use this grilled shrimp recipe for tacos, or serve it on top of white rice.

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More About This Recipe

Do you like seafood? Do you want an easy recipe to enjoy it? I have the ideal solution: delicious grilled shrimp with cilantro sauce. The trick is to marinate the shrimp ahead of time and then brown them briefly on the grill. They're served with a delicious garlic and cilantro sauce that you can also use to liven up other dishes. Get ready to fire up your grill and try this delicious recipe!