Wheat Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

These skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort — just plump, juicy shrimp soaked in a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and turmeric before hitting a hot grill. The char marks, the citrusy aroma, the little kick from the red pepper flakes — it all adds up to something that tastes like it came from a restaurant patio. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing involved. That's a genuine win for anyone who's learned to read every label twice before trusting a marinade or spice blend. The technique is smart too — threading the shrimp through both the tail and body keeps them flat on the grill so you get even caramelization instead of curled, unevenly cooked pieces. A quick two to three minutes per side is all it takes before they're pink, slightly charred, and ready to pile onto a platter with fresh parsley and bright lemon wedges. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself on a weeknight, 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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