Citrus Grilled Shrimp over Greens Recipe

Name: Citrus Grilled Shrimp over Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tail on for presentation); 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest from 1 lime, reserve lime; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Metal or wooden skewers; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 6 cups mixed lettuces (any combination Romaine, Bibb, endive, or baby greens); 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tail on for presentation)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest from 1 lime, reserve lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Metal or wooden skewers
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
6 cups mixed lettuces (any combination Romaine, Bibb, endive, or baby greens)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1
Coat an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.
2
Skewer shrimp on metal or wooden skewers or place in a grilling basket.
3
Set aside.
4
Zest lime, then slice in half and place on grill.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, oil, mustard, lime zest, salt, and black pepper.
6
Remove 3 tablespoons of citrus mixture and brush all over shrimp (reserve remaining mixture to use as a vinaigrette for the greens).
7
Grill shrimp 3 minutes on 1 side.
8
Flip and cook 1 to 3 more minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through.
9
Add thyme and chives to reserved citrus mixture.
10
Arrange lettuce on individual plates.
11
Top lettuce with tomatoes and grilled shrimp.
12
Spoon reserved citrus vinaigrette over top, squeeze juice from grilled lime and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tail on for presentation), 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Citrus Grilled Shrimp over Greens falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Citrus Grilled Shrimp over Greens

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