Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Succulent shrimp marinated in bright citrus juices, grilled to smoky perfection, and served with a fresh cilantro-lime chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 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: 25 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each.
Step 3: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl to create the chimichurri sauce.
Step 5: Serve grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with the cilantro-lime chimichurri for a bright, fresh finish.