Chicken Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of recipe that makes a backyard grill night feel effortless and impressive at the same time. Large, juicy shrimp get tossed in a bold marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes — it's bright, a little smoky, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. A quick 20-minute soak is all the shrimp need before they hit the grill, where they pick up a gorgeous char in just a few minutes per side. Threading each shrimp through both the tail and the body keeps them lying flat so every piece cooks evenly and nothing curls up into a rubbery little ball. Fresh parsley scattered over the top and a squeeze of lemon at the table pull the whole dish together with a clean, herby finish. Since the entire recipe is built around shrimp and pantry staples, there's no need to worry about hidden poultry ingredients or cross-contact from shared proteins — just straightforward, satisfying seafood. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast, so you might want to double the skewers.
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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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