Brazil Nut Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

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. The marinade comes together in minutes, layering smoked paprika, turmeric, and crushed red pepper flakes over plump, juicy shrimp for a flavor that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. A quick 20-minute soak in the mixture is all it takes before the shrimp hit a screaming-hot grill and pick up those gorgeous charred edges. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. The recipe is refreshingly straightforward — just real, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Finished with a shower of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge, these skewers work beautifully as a starter, a light main, or the star of a backyard spread.

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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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