Best 7 Garlicky Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Succulent shrimp, infused with aromatic garlic and grilled to perfection, takes center stage. Accompanying this delightful shrimp is a vibrant and creamy Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce, boasting a harmonious blend of ripe avocados, zesty jalapeños, tangy lime juice, and a hint of cilantro. This culinary symphony is not only a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant colors and enticing textures. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP IN AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE



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I invented this to get a thick, creamy sauce without flour. Feel free to use pre-packaged guacamole instead of mashed avocados.

Provided by BrooklynRD

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup mashed ripe avocado
½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until soft but not browned. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the avocado until smooth, return to a simmer, and add the shrimp.
  • Cook over medium-low heat just until the shrimp have turned opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 315.1 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 29.8 g, Sodium 389 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO



Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado image

These tasty shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and avocado are seasoned with chili and lime juice for a quick and easy dinner.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
16 (5 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups tomatillo salsa
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp mixture in the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice.
  • Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds each. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with cooked shrimp. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 185.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1332.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP



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So fast and easy to prepare, these shrimp are destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too.

Provided by SUBEAST

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 21m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, crushed away from skin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails in tact, ask for easy peels at your fish counter
2 teaspoons grill or steak seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) or coarse salt and pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, a handful

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

GRILLED SPICY LIME SHRIMP WITH CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE



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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.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Juice of one large lime
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 avocado (split and pitted)
½ cup lowfat greek yogurt
1 clove garlic (minced)
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Pour into a resealable bag and add shrimp. Toss to coat and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the shrimp on skewers and place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC BUTTER DIPPING SAUCE



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Takes you to a quiet beach off the Mexico coast with the sun setting and the surf breaking...A favorite of ours when grilling in Mexico (or anywhere for that matter) - where the shrimp are so fresh and so cheap! Great with a cold beer in hand or a frothy, frozen concoction!

Provided by dukeswalker

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left on
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients- cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Combine butter sauce in small saucepan over low heat until melted and well combined- can also be done in the microwave.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade and grill until no longer pink and they turn an opaque color.
  • For large shrimp this usually takes about 12-15 minutes.
  • Serve with garlic butter sauce for dipping- YUM!
  • The servings are approximate- as we have used this both as an appetizer and as a meal.
  • Prep time is only good if your shrimp are already peeled/deveined- add additional time if you need to do this yourself.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE



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I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro in the garden, so it seemed like a great combination for a tasty sauce. -Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use large, fresh shrimp.
  • Make sure to devein the shrimp before cooking.
  • To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the grill, lightly oil the grates.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with the spicy avocado dipping sauce.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the shrimp over charcoal.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • To make the spicy avocado dipping sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • If you like your sauce spicier, add more jalapeño pepper or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the dipping sauce with grilled shrimp, vegetables, or chips.

Conclusion:

This garlicky grilled shrimp with spicy avocado dipping sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are grilled to perfection and the avocado dipping sauce is creamy, spicy, and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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