Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Citrus Herb Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Juicy Gulf shrimp marinated in a bright citrus and herb blend, then grilled to smoky perfection. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 41 minutes, pairs large Gulf 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 180 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large Gulf shrimp
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp smoked sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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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, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp smoked sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large Gulf shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to infuse flavors.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling.
Step 4: Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred around edges.
Step 5: Remove shrimp from grill and serve immediately, garnished with extra chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.