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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe with Easy Mango Avocado Salsa

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Flavorful garlic butter grilled shrimp skewers paired with a bright, fresh mango avocado salsa create a perfect balance of richness and brightness for a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
  2. Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. While shrimp marinates, combine mango, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro in a separate bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss and refrigerate.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Lightly oil the grill grates or pan.
  5. Thread 4 to 5 shrimp onto each skewer, leaving space between each shrimp.
  6. Grill shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting occasionally with leftover garlic butter marinade, until shrimp turn pink and opaque with grill marks.
  7. Serve shrimp skewers hot with mango avocado salsa spooned over or on the side. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes to avoid mushy texture. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Add avocado to salsa just before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning. Watch shrimp closely while grilling to avoid overcooking.

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