Eggless Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

Smoky, garlicky, and kissed with char from the grill, these shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. A quick marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and turmeric does all the heavy lifting, wrapping each shrimp in bold, layered flavor before it ever hits the heat. Because the whole recipe is built around fresh shrimp and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or swap out anything — it's naturally free of eggs from start to finish. Threading the shrimp through both the tail and body keeps them flat on the grill, so you get that perfect sear and a little char in just a few minutes per side. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and makes the plate look as good as it tastes. Whether you're firing up an outdoor grill or using a stovetop grill pan, this one is fast, fuss-free, and genuinely impressive.

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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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