Grilled Brazilian-Style Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

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Juicy shrimp marinated in a bright citrus and garlic blend, grilled to perfection on skewers for a smoky, tangy seafood delight. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, orange juice, lime 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: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (16-20 shrimp) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight grill marks, being careful not to overcook.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges or over rice if desired.