Grilled Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Herb Yogurt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Juicy shrimp marinated in zesty citrus and garlic, grilled to perfection, and served with a cooling herb-infused yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 33 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 180 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: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

20 pieces, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 cup, fresh orange juice
2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
5, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 20 peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Step 2: While shrimp marinates, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint in a small bowl. Stir and refrigerate until serving.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp evenly onto 5 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred at the edges. Serve immediately with the chilled herb yogurt sauce for dipping.