Almond Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

These skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Large shrimp get coated in a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a hit of red pepper flakes, then grilled hot and fast until they're pink, slightly charred, and absolutely irresistible. The whole thing comes together with straightforward pantry staples — olive oil, fresh citrus, a handful of spices — so there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that could cause concern. Shrimp dishes can sometimes feel risky when they're dressed up with sauces or coatings that sneak in unexpected nuts, but here every component is clearly accounted for and naturally free of tree nuts. A quick 20-minute marinade is all the prep you need before the grill does the heavy lifting. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, these skewers are bright, smoky, and just a little spicy in the best possible way.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade and shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until combined.

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