Gelatin Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down — smoky, garlicky, and bright with lemon in every single bite. The marinade is built from olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice and zest, turmeric, smoked paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, which means every ingredient is straightforward and exactly what it says it is. That simplicity is genuinely great news if you're navigating foods that sneak in unexpected additives, because there's nothing here that raises any flags. The shrimp soak up all that flavor in just 20 minutes, then hit a hot grill for a few minutes per side until they're pink, slightly charred, and perfectly opaque. A shower of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right before serving pulls the whole thing together with a clean, herby finish. Whether you're grilling outdoors or using a stovetop grill pan, this comes together quickly and feels like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant — except you made it yourself.
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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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