Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter
Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter balance bright orange and lime with smoky grill notes for a juicy, aromatic bite. The quick-charred thyme infuses a woodsy aroma, while a silky citrus-thyme butter melts over the shrimp for a rich finish. Ideal for a summer dinner or as an elegant backyard cookout centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the shrimp in a zip-top bag set in a shallow dish. Add the oil, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, the orange juice, the lime zest, the lime juice, and the garlic. Seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 degrees F to 375 degrees F/175 degrees C to 190 degrees C). Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade. Thread 6 to 7 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Oil the grill grates. Arrange the skewers; the orange wedges, cut sides down; and the thyme on the grill. Grill the thyme just until lightly charred, about 15 seconds. Cover the grill. Grill the skewers and orange wedges, turning halfway through, until the shrimp are opaque and the orange wedges are lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Strip the thyme leaves from the sprigs and coarsely chop them. Stir 1 teaspoon chopped thyme and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange zest into the butter.
- 5
Spread the citrus-thyme butter over the shrimp and serve with the orange wedges. Garnish with the remaining thyme.
- Calories 320.64 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 20.8 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 6.12 g 2%
- Total Fat 24.37 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 8.57 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 175.11 mg High 58%
- Sodium 430.27 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 1.26 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.97 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 288.53 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 101.22 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 26.43 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Orange Peel, Fresh Thyme, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 320.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Orange Peel, Fresh Thyme, Large Shrimp, Lime. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter healthy?
- Citrus-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Thyme Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 320.64 calories and 20.8 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 430.27 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.57 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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