Lactose Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but comes together with almost no fuss. Large shrimp get tossed in a punchy marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice and zest, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes — every bite is bright, smoky, and just a little spicy. The entire recipe is naturally free of dairy in any form, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing required. A quick 20-minute marinade is all it takes before the shrimp hit a hot grill and develop those gorgeous charred edges in just a few minutes per side. Threading each shrimp through both the tail and body keeps them flat on the grates, which means even cooking and no awkward spinning when you flip. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, these skewers are clean, vibrant, and seriously satisfying straight off the grill.
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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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