Artificial Flavors Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of thing that disappears off the platter before you even sit down — smoky, garlicky, and bright with fresh lemon in every bite. The marinade is built entirely from real, whole ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice and zest, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. No seasoning packets, no bottled sauces, no mystery flavor enhancers — just honest pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That matters more than it might seem, because pre-marinated or pre-seasoned shrimp products are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavor compounds that are hard to spot on a label. Here, you control every single ingredient from the start. A quick 20-minute marinade is all it takes before the shrimp hit a hot grill and pick up that gorgeous char, finishing with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge for a clean, vibrant finish.
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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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