Grilled Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Garlic
Brightly marinated shrimp infused with citrus and garlic, grilled to juicy perfection and perfect for a light seafood meal. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, fresh lemon 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
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
- 8 skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
- Step 4: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the skewers before serving for a fresh herbal accent.









