Beef Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Large, juicy shrimp get coated in a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then hit the grill over high heat until they're pink, slightly charred, and absolutely irresistible. The whole thing comes together with zero red meat in sight — naturally, effortlessly, and without any substitutions required. A quick 20-minute marinade is all the prep you need before the grill does the heavy lifting, giving you that smoky, caramelized crust in just a few minutes per side. Finished with a shower of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, these skewers are bright, bold, and satisfying enough to anchor a full meal. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or just craving something fast and flavorful on a weeknight, this one delivers every single time.
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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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