Grilled Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Zesty shrimp marinated in fresh citrus and herbs grilled to perfection, finished with a warm garlic butter drizzle. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 270 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 cup, fresh orange juice
2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced fresh garlic
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
4, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp evenly onto 4 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred, being careful not to overcook.
Step 4: While shrimp grill, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Heat until butter is melted and fragrant.
Step 5: Remove shrimp skewers from grill and drizzle immediately with warm garlic butter sauce. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.