Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic and Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Zesty grilled shrimp skewers marinated in fresh citrus juice and smoked paprika, perfect for a summer cookout. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 soaked wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to infuse flavor.
3. Step 3: Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, then preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred at the edges. Serve warm with lemon wedges.