Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp with Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Plump shrimp marinated in lime and orange juice, grilled to perfection and served with a bright, herb-infused Mojo sauce. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, lime juice, orange 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 1 pound shrimp and toss to coat; marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Thread shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.
3. Step 3: While shrimp grill, combine 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 tablespoon reserved marinade in a small bowl to make Mojo sauce; serve alongside shrimp.