Grilled Peri-Peri Shrimp Skewers with Citrus Herb Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Juicy shrimp marinated in a vibrant peri-peri sauce with lemon, garlic, and herbs, grilled to smoky perfection on skewers. This African recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, lemon juice, olive oil 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: 10 min Serves 4 African cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the peri-peri marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with light grill marks, turning carefully to avoid overcooking.
Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with extra fresh parsley sprinkled on top and lemon wedges on the side.