Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Citrus and Charred Thyme
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner. The citrusy marinade and charred thyme butter bring out the freshest flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 orange, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Set your grill to medium heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Place the shrimp skewers, orange wedges, and thyme sprigs on the grill. Cook the shrimp until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Grill the oranges until charred and the thyme until fragrant.
- Mix the charred thyme and a bit of orange zest into the softened butter.
- Spread the thyme-orange butter over the grilled shrimp and serve with the charred orange wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg