Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chili-Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Juicy shrimp marinated in bright citrus and grilled, then brushed with a spicy chili-lime butter for a vibrant summer seafood dish. This Caribbean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 36 minutes, pairs large shrimp, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to absorb the citrus and spices.
Step 3: Meanwhile, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro in a small bowl until well combined, then refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
Step 5: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred around the edges.
Step 6: Immediately brush the hot shrimp generously with the chili-lime butter, allowing it to melt and glaze the shrimp. Serve warm with extra butter on the side.