Nutmeg Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These garlicky, citrus-kissed shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The marinade layers smoked paprika, turmeric, and a hit of crushed red pepper flakes over fresh lemon juice and zest, giving each shrimp a bold, vibrant coating that chars beautifully on the grill. Warm spice blends and pre-made seasonings can be a minefield when you're avoiding certain ingredients, but this recipe keeps everything transparent — every component is listed, measured, and mixed by you. Threading the shrimp through both the tail and body is a small technique that pays off big, keeping them flat on the grill so you get that perfect sear without any awkward spinning or uneven cooking. A quick two-to-three minutes per side is all it takes before they're pink, lightly charred, and ready to go. Finished with a scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon, they're bright, smoky, and completely satisfying straight off the skewer.
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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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