Peanut Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Smoky, 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 does all the heavy lifting — olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice and zest, smoked paprika, and a pinch of turmeric come together into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment it hits the heat. A quick 20-minute soak is all the shrimp need before they're threaded onto skewers and grilled to juicy, slightly caramelized perfection. The whole recipe is built from straightforward, whole ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in through a sauce or spice blend. Shrimp cook fast on a hot grill — just a few minutes per side — which means this is genuinely weeknight-friendly despite how impressive it looks on a platter. A shower of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brighten everything up and make the flavors pop. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, this is the kind of simple, confident cooking that never gets old.
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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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