Rice Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort — just bold, honest ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Large shrimp get tossed in a punchy marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then hit the grill over high heat until they're pink, slightly charred, and absolutely irresistible. The marinade time is intentionally short — just 20 minutes — because the lemon juice starts breaking down the shrimp if you push it further, so the texture stays perfectly tender and snappy. Everything here is naturally grain-free and built around whole, clean ingredients, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. A quick scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge at the end brightens the whole plate and cuts through the smoky richness beautifully. Whether you're firing up an outdoor grill or using a stovetop grill pan, these skewers deliver serious restaurant energy with a weeknight-friendly ingredient list.
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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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