Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp
Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp features plump jumbo shrimp marinated in lemon, lime, and olive oil with fresh basil, cilantro, and parsley for a bright, garlicky bite. A hint of red pepper adds gentle heat while the grill brings smoky char and succulence. Serve for a summer dinner, backyard cookout, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 3
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the oil, lime juice, lemon juice, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add the cilantro, parsley, basil, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- 2
Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Place the shrimp in a grill basket. Cook on the preheated grill, shaking the basket regularly, until the shrimp are pink on the outside and opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Calories 160.65 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 15.36 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 3.58 g 1%
- Total Fat 10.58 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 242.83 mg High 81%
- Sodium 857.38 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 137.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 125.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 14.41 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.15 mg Low Source 5%
- 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 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Ron's Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 160.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Parsley, Jumbo Shrimp. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp?
- 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 160.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp healthy?
- Ron's Citrus-Herb Grilled Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 160.65 calories and 15.36 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 857.38 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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