Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade
Shrimp are marinated in a fruity, tangy blend of pomegranate and orange juices with garlic, fresh ginger, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper, then grilled until infused with bright, lightly sweet flavor. Easy enough for a weeknight meal yet distinctive for a summer gathering, they pair well with salads, rice, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir until well combined.
- 2
Place shrimp in a zip-top bag or deep glass bowl. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and stir well to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Thread shrimp onto metal skewers and discard the marinade.
- 5
Cook on the preheated grill until the shrimp are pink and slightly curled, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and serve.
- Calories 176.24 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 30.58 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 11.51 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.79 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 243.43 mg High 81%
- Sodium 193.57 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 106.32 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 529.7 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 1.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.14 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate Orange Marinade is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 176.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade?
- 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 176.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade healthy?
- Grilled Shrimp in Pomegranate-Orange Marinade has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 176.24 calories and 30.58 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 193.57 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish 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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