Pork Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

These skewers are the kind of thing that disappears off the platter before you even sit down. Large, juicy shrimp get coated in a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and a touch of turmeric, then hit the grill over medium-high heat until they're pink, slightly charred, and absolutely irresistible. The whole setup is naturally free of any pork-derived ingredients — no hidden cured meats, no bacon-laced sauces, just clean, bold flavors built from olive oil, citrus, and spice. Threading each shrimp through both the tail and body keeps them lying flat on the grill, which means even cooking and those gorgeous char marks every time. A quick 20-minute marinade is all you need — any longer and the lemon juice starts to work against the texture, so the timing here is intentional and smart. Finish with a scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right before serving, and you've got a dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or just a weeknight dinner, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.

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Ingredients

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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