Caffeine Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort — just a punchy marinade, fresh shrimp, and a hot grill. The combination of smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic, and a hit of lemon zest gives every bite a bright, smoky depth that tastes like it took way more work than it actually did. A short marinade at room temperature is all you need before the shrimp hit the grill, where they pick up gorgeous char marks in just a few minutes per side. Because the whole recipe is built around whole, fresh ingredients — olive oil, citrus, spices, herbs — there's nothing here that sneaks in caffeine, so you can enjoy it any time of day without a second thought. Finishing with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right at the table keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. These are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout where you want something that feels a little special without hovering over the stove.
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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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