Grilled Mezcal-Marinated Shrimp with Citrus and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Shrimp marinated in smoky mezcal, fresh lime, and chili powder, then grilled to juicy perfection and served with a tangy citrus garnish. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, mezcal, fresh lime 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup mezcal
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 orange wedges
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup mezcal, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make a marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 4: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight char marks.
Step 5: Remove shrimp from grill and arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with 4 orange wedges and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the top.
Step 6: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.