Citrus-Marinated Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Sweet and tangy grilled shrimp marinated in citrus juices, served with a bright pineapple salsa that embodies vibrant summer flavors. This caribbean-inspired seafood ready in about 31 minutes blends peeled and deveined large shrimp, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly squeezed lime juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup, diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1/3 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 small minced jalapeño (seeded), 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled shrimp hot with a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa on the side for a perfect balance of smoky and sweet summer flavors.