Grilled Citrus-Lime Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy shrimp marinated in zesty lime and orange juices, grilled to perfection and served on skewers for a bright, flavorful appetizer or main. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lime juice, 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: 25 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, evenly distributing them.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred, turning carefully.
Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the shrimp before serving hot.