Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Skewers with Pickled Onion

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Skewers with Pickled Onion and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red onion, peeled, halved, and very thinly sliced; 1 cup white vinegar; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced medium; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tomato, cored and diced medium; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro (or substitute parsley); Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 pound medium shrimp (16 to 20), peeled and deveined, tails left on; 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 16 equal cubes, blanched in boiling water for 1 minute, and drained; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 8 pieces; 4 scallions (white and green parts), cut into pieces about 1 inch long (about 16 pieces); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 red onion, peeled, halved, and very thinly sliced
1 cup white vinegar
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced medium
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tomato, cored and diced medium
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro (or substitute parsley)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 pound medium shrimp (16 to 20), peeled and deveined, tails left on
1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 16 equal cubes, blanched in boiling water for 1 minute, and drained
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 8 pieces
4 scallions (white and green parts), cut into pieces about 1 inch long (about 16 pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1
Make the salad: In a small bowl, combine the onion and vinegar and let stand for 1 hour.
2
While the onions are pickling, combine the remaining ingredients for the salad in a medium bowl, toss well, cover, and refrigerate.
3
When the onions have been soaking for an hour, drain them, discard the vinegar, and add to the salad.
4
Thread the shrimp, bacon, bell pepper, and scallions alternately onto skewers.
5
Sprinkle the skewers with the oil and salt and pepper to taste and grill over a medium fire for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
6
To check for doneness: Cut into one of the shrimp to be sure that it is opaque throughout.
7
Remove the skewers from the grill.
8
Place the salad on a serving platter or individual plates, top with the skewers, and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red onion, peeled, halved, and very thinly sliced, 1 cup white vinegar, 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced medium, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes), and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Skewers with Pickled Onion and Avocado Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Skewers with Pickled Onion and Avocado Salad

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