Tree Nut 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. A quick marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and turmeric does all the heavy lifting, giving each shrimp a bold, layered flavor that tastes like way more effort than it actually is. The whole thing comes together with straightforward, whole-food ingredients — no sauces with mystery additives, no spice blends that might hide unwanted extras. Shrimp can sometimes feel tricky to get right, but threading them through both the tail and body keeps them flat on the grill so they cook fast and evenly without curling into little rubber rings. A quick 20-minute marinade is all you need — any longer and the lemon juice starts breaking down the shrimp, so the timing is actually built-in protection against overcooking. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon, these skewers are equally at home as a weeknight dinner or the star of a backyard cookout.
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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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