Oats Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These garlicky, smoky shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. A bold marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and a touch of turmeric gives each shrimp a gorgeous golden color and layers of savory, citrusy flavor. A quick hit on a hot grill — just a few minutes per side — locks in that lightly charred crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. The entire recipe is built around fresh, whole ingredients, so there's nothing hidden to worry about — no grains, no fillers, just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. Finishing with fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right at the table keeps everything bright and restaurant-worthy. Whether you're firing up an outdoor grill or using a stovetop grill pan, this one is genuinely hard to mess up and even harder to stop eating.
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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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