Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mint Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Bright and zesty shrimp skewers marinated in citrus and garlic, served alongside a cooling mint yogurt dip perfect for summer evenings. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout 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 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
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to infuse citrus flavors.
3. Step 3: While shrimp marinates, prepare the dip by mixing 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers hot with the mint yogurt dip on the side.