Dairy Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

These skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Large shrimp get tossed in a bold marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then hit the grill over medium-high heat until they're pink, slightly charred, and completely irresistible. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy — no butter basting, no cream-based sauce — just clean, bright flavors that let the shrimp shine. A quick 20-minute marinade is all you need, and the lemon zest adds a fragrant punch that takes the flavor well beyond a basic grilled shrimp situation. Threading each shrimp through both the tail and body keeps them lying flat on the grill so you get even char and perfectly cooked protein every time. Finished with a scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge, these skewers are as gorgeous on the plate as they are easy to pull off on a weeknight.

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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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