Smoky Grilled Shrimp with Mojo Sauce
Succulent shrimp marinated in citrusy garlic sauce and grilled to a golden finish, served with a vibrant herb garnish. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 36 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Garlic, Lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz Shrimp
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Whisk until fully blended.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl, tossing to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- Step 3: Preheat a grill to medium-high (375°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
- Step 4: Transfer grilled shrimp to a serving platter and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
