Honey Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are everything a great grilled shrimp dish should be — smoky, garlicky, and bright with fresh lemon, all coming together in a marinade that's completely free of sweeteners. Many store-bought marinades and sauces sneak in honey or other sweeteners to balance acidity, but here the flavor depth comes entirely from smoked paprika, turmeric, and a generous hit of garlic. The lemon juice and zest do the heavy lifting on brightness, while the crushed red pepper flakes add just enough heat to keep things interesting. A quick 20-minute marinade is all you need before the shrimp hit a screaming-hot grill and pick up those gorgeous char marks in just a few minutes per side. Finishing with a scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge at the table keeps everything clean, vibrant, and totally satisfying. This is the kind of recipe that feels impressive enough for a backyard dinner party but is genuinely simple to pull off any night of the week.
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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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