Walnut Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Large shrimp get tossed in a bold marinade of garlic, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a bright hit of lemon, then grilled hot and fast until they're pink, slightly charred, and absolutely irresistible. The whole thing is built on clean, straightforward ingredients — olive oil, fresh citrus, a handful of spices — so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your food. Grilling over medium-high heat for just a few minutes per side keeps the shrimp tender and juicy rather than rubbery, and threading them through both the tail and body ensures they lie flat and cook evenly. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end ties everything together with a pop of color and freshness. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight dinner as it does for a backyard cookout crowd.
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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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