Grilled Citrus-Chili Shrimp Skewers

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Bright and spicy shrimp skewers marinated in citrus juice and chili flakes, grilled to juicy perfection for a quick seafood appetizer or main. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 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 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: 25 min Cook: 6 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 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 6-8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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