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Grilled Citrus Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Citrus Garlic Shrimp Skewers

These grilled citrus garlic shrimp skewers are a bright and healthy grilling recipe packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor. Juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of citrus, garlic, and herbs are grilled to perfection in under 25 minutes, delivering a bold, fresh, and easy dinner option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 orange (zest and juice)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 lime (zest and juice)
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 450 g extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • flaky sea salt for finishing
  • lemon and lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • grill high heat
  • skewers metal or soaked wooden
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange, lemon, and lime zest and juice, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, and salt until fully combined.
  2. Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Prepare skewers for threading.
  4. Thread shrimp onto skewers through the body and tail so they sit flat. Reserve marinade.
  5. Transfer reserved marinade to a saucepan and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Preheat grill to high heat (425–450°F) and oil the grates just before cooking.
  7. Grill shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
  8. Check doneness; shrimp should form a loose C shape and be fully opaque.
  9. Transfer to a platter, drizzle with reduced sauce, and finish with flaky salt, herbs, and citrus wedges.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes to avoid a rubbery texture from the citrus acid. Always pat shrimp dry before marinating for better grill char. Oil grill grates right before cooking to prevent sticking. Use flat skewers or double-skewer shrimp to prevent spinning. Reduce leftover marinade before using as a sauce for safety. Finish with flaky sea salt and fresh herbs for best flavor.