Grilled Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Juicy shrimp marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh cilantro-lime dipping sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 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 210 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
• 1/4 cup, fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp, fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, prepare sauce by mixing 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slight char marks.
4. Step 4: Serve shrimp skewers hot with cilantro-lime sauce on the side for dipping.