Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp with Herb Quinoa Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Bright, citrus-marinated shrimp grilled to juicy perfection served over a fresh herb quinoa salad bursting with flavor and texture. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 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 320 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 orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 cup, rinsed quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 small, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp cumin powder. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
3. Step 3: Stir 1 diced cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper into the cooked quinoa.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled shrimp on a bed of the herb quinoa salad for a refreshing, balanced meal.