Citrus Marinated Grilled Summer Shrimp
This citrus marinated summer shrimp recipe is made with wild-caught shrimp and perfect for hot days. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it's a go-to for backyard grilling, tacos, or fresh seafood bowls.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotles in adobo
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 of package of achiote paste
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Add all of the ingredients except the shrimp to a mixing bowl. Break apart the achiote paste with a fork. Whisk until the marinade is smooth.
Marinate the Shrimp
- Add shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes.
Grill the Shrimp
- Grill over medium-high heat until lightly charred. Around 2 minutes each side. Baste the shrimp with the marinade as it cooks.
NOTES
- Whisk the achiote smooth first. Break up the achiote paste completely before the shrimp go in so the marinade coats evenly instead of clumping on the meat.
- Marinate the shrimp briefly. Thirty minutes is enough for this marinade. Any longer and the citrus can start to affect the texture of the shrimp.
- Double the marinade for a sauce. The marinade also works as a sauce, but only the unused half should be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Brush the grill grates first. Oil the grates before cooking so the shrimp release cleanly.
- Grill over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp about 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting as they cook, until they are opaque and lightly charred with crisp edges.
- Pull them as soon as done. This recipe is built to finish in under 10 minutes, so take the shrimp off as soon as they are cooked through or they will tighten up fast.
- Use a hot skillet instead. If you cannot grill, a hot cast-iron skillet works fine as a backup.
- Store leftovers cold. Keep the cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be served hot or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 365mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutrition is per serving.
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