Citrus-Spiced Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Dip

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Juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty citrus and spice blend, grilled to perfection, and served with a refreshing cilantro-lime yogurt dip. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While shrimp marinates, prepare the dip by combining 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  5. Step 5: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  6. Step 6: Serve shrimp hot with the chilled cilantro-lime yogurt dip on the side.

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