Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + BarWood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado Recipe

Wood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

marinated shrimp / arugula / avocado / onion/ charred corn / heirloom tomato / baby peppers/ radish/evoo / maldon sea salt

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Ingredients

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Marinated Shrimp

Method

Marinating the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and salt.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Grilling the Shrimp

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Shrimp

    Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, place the arugula as the base for the salad.

  2. 6

    Add Salad Components

    Top the arugula with diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, charred corn, diced heirloom tomatoes, sliced baby peppers, and radishes.

  3. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with Maldon sea salt to taste.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Divide the salad onto plates and top each with grilled shrimp. Serve immediately.

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