Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chili-Lime Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Zesty shrimp skewers marinated in fresh citrus juices and served with a spicy chili-lime dipping sauce, perfect for summer grilling. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup, fresh squeezed lime juice
2, minced garlic clove
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp chili powder
8 wooden or metal skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 3: While shrimp marinates, soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 4-5 per skewer.
Step 5: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro to make the chili-lime sauce.
Step 7: Serve grilled shrimp skewers hot with the chili-lime sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.