Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Herb Butter

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Tender shrimp marinated in bright citrus juices and grilled, then brushed with fragrant garlic herb butter for a perfect summer seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lemon juice, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 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.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and immediately brush generously with the warm garlic herb butter. Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

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