When summer comes around you can’t beat a nice light meal while watching the sun go down. These Thai grilled shrimp skewers with watermelon & avocado are packed full of protein and light on calories. Shrimp, watermelon and avocado might seem like a strange combination. However marinating shrimp in the coconut milk, ginger and jalapeno really seem to bring everything together in perfect harmony. If someone at your cookout isn’t too keen on seafood why not try chicken? 9 time out of 10 they will love chicken (unless there are a vegetarian, at this point you need to rethink your offerings). I have two recipes that are my go to for chicken! First is my smoked wings recipe, I have found that everyone loves there sweet & smoky bad boys! Next is my beer can smoked chicken, I am yet to meet someone who doesn’t love beer infused chicken (well over the age of 16!). Print Recipe Thai Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Watermelon and Avocado Recipe There is nothing healthier than shrimp & avocado skewers. This is a great light meal for midweek. Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins Course: Main CourseCuisine: Barbecue Servings: 4 Calories: 200kcal Author: Charlie Reeves IngredientsHigh-heat cooking oil sunflower, safflower or grape seed oil, as needed1 jalapeno chile pepper stemmed1 large clove garlic1 avocado peeled, pitted, and cut into 16 cubes (TIP: Slice avocado lengthwise into quarters, then cut each slice into 4 chunks)1 teaspoon fish sauce1 – 1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger peeled1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/3 cup fresh mint1 cup low-fat coconut milk3 cups cubed seedless watermelon25 jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removedEQUIPMENT:8 bamboo skewers soaked for 1 hour InstructionsThe marinadeIn a blender or food processor, blend together jalapeno, garlic, ginger, milk, mint, lime juice and fish sauce on high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.The SkewersIn a baking dish mix together shrimp and the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.Lightly oil grill with cooking oil. Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut the watermelon and avocado into 1 – 2 inch cubes. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread on skewers with avocado and watermelon, dividing evenly. Grill on medium-high heat, turning once, for 6 to 7 minutes, until shrimp are opaque throughout.Serve immediately & enjoy! The Afterburn There you have it! These skewers are an absolute crowd favorite. Without a doubt these little bad boys taste as impressive as they look and are a perfect accompaniment to a summers evening and a side salad full of mango. Whats your favorite way to have prawns? Let me know below! Charlie Hungry For More? Smoked Beer Can Chicken The Best Carving Knives Best BBQ Gloves Sweet & Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings