Pecan 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 quick marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and turmeric gives each shrimp a bold, layered flavor that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. The grill does the heavy lifting, delivering a light char and that irresistible caramelized edge in just a few minutes per side. Since the entire recipe is built around fresh shrimp, citrus, and pantry spices, there's nothing here to raise any nut-related concerns — just clean, straightforward ingredients from start to finish. A shower of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and makes the platter look genuinely stunning. Whether you're firing up the grill for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd at a backyard cookout, this one is a reliable, crowd-pleasing win.
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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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