Grilled Four-Citrus Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

Bright and zesty shrimp skewers marinated in a blend of four citrus juices, grilled to perfection and served with vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, 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 280 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
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp grapefruit juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp grapefruit juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
4. Step 4: Thread the marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
5. Step 5: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slight char marks.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with the fresh chimichurri sauce, garnished with additional herbs if desired.