High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Juicy, 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. The marinade is built entirely from whole, real ingredients — olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, a little smoked paprika and turmeric — so there's zero chance of a sneaky sweetener hiding in the mix. That's a bigger deal than it sounds, because so many bottled marinades and sauces rely on high fructose corn syrup to add gloss and sweetness, making store-bought shortcuts a minefield. Here, the brightness comes from fresh lemon zest and juice, and the depth comes from spice, not sugar. A quick 20-minute marinade is all it takes before the shrimp hit a hot grill and turn pink, slightly charred, and completely irresistible. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge, this is clean, bold cooking at its most satisfying.
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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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