Twin Eagles Partner Chef Jamie Gwen’s Grilled Avocado & Spiced Shrimp Recipe

Add a smoky, savory flavor to your favorite lush, creamy fruit by throwing it on the grill. Twin Eagles Partner Chef Jamie Gwen shares her grilling tips and the best recipe for Grilled Avocado with Spiced Shrimp. Watch her Facebook Live tutorial here and get the recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons good quality olive oil

2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 garlic clove, minced

Zest of 1 lime

12 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Salt & freshly ground pepper
2 avocados, halved and pit removed

Olive oil

1 cup small cherry tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cilantro, cumin, paprika, garlic and lime zest. Add shrimp. Season with salt & pepper and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Skewer the shrimp, if desired.

Brush each avocado half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place cherry tomatoes in a perforated grill pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Fire up your Twin Eagles Grill to high heat. Place the avocado halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for two minutes. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through. Place the tomatoes on the grill for two minutes, tossing often, until just blistered.

To serve, pile the cherry tomatoes in the grilled avocado halves. Top with the grilled shrimp. Drizzle with chili oil and garnish with fresh cilantro.