Grilled Citrus-Herb Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Tender shrimp marinated in fresh citrus juice and herbs, grilled and finished with a garlic butter glaze for a bright, flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lemon 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 large shrimp
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat; marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Thread marinated shrimp evenly onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush the grill grates with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slight char marks.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove from heat.
6. Step 6: Brush the grilled shrimp with the garlic butter glaze immediately after removing from heat. Serve hot garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.