Low Sodium Avocado-Cucumber Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 min

Low Sodium Avocado-Cucumber Shrimp Skewers

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the shrimp

1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
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2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the avocado-cucumber salsa

2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced into ½-inch pieces
1 english cucumber, diced into ½-inch pieces
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

1 tbsp fresh mint, thinly sliced (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, the minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon juice, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2
While the shrimp marinates, combine the diced avocado, cucumber, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with the apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, and fold gently until just combined. Set aside at room temperature.

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