Sesame Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive at a cookout but comes together with almost zero fuss. Large, juicy shrimp get tossed in a punchy marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and a touch of turmeric before hitting a screaming-hot grill. The result is beautifully charred, fragrant, and just a little spicy from the red pepper flakes — the kind of flavor that makes people reach for seconds before the first round is even gone. For anyone navigating a sesame allergy or sensitivity, marinades and sauces are often the trickiest part of a shrimp recipe, since tahini, sesame oil, and toasted seeds sneak into so many grilling staples. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can fire up the grill without second-guessing the label on a bottle. A quick scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps things bright and fresh. Serve them straight off the skewer with extra wedges on the side and watch them disappear.
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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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