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.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: 2
Equipment
- grill high heat
- skewers metal or soaked wooden
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- saucepan
- Tongs
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Prepare skewers for threading.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers through the body and tail so they sit flat. Reserve marinade.
- Transfer reserved marinade to a saucepan and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Preheat grill to high heat (425–450°F) and oil the grates just before cooking.
- Grill shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
- Check doneness; shrimp should form a loose C shape and be fully opaque.
- 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.