Artificial Food Coloring Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These garlic shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down — smoky, garlicky, and bright with fresh lemon in every bite. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real shrimp, real garlic, real spices, and nothing hiding behind a dye number on a label. The golden color comes entirely from ground turmeric and smoked paprika, so you get that gorgeous, vibrant hue the natural way. A quick marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of red pepper flakes does all the heavy lifting, building layers of flavor in just 20 minutes. Threading the shrimp through both the tail and body keeps them flat on the grill, which means even charring and perfectly cooked, juicy shrimp every single time. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge at the end ties the whole thing together with a pop of freshness. Whether you're grilling for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd, this is a recipe that proves clean, simple ingredients always win.
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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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