Yeast Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

These smoky, garlicky shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. A bold marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and turmeric coats every shrimp in layers of flavor that char beautifully on the grill. Because the whole recipe is built around fresh, whole ingredients, there's nothing here that sneaks in hidden fermented additives or leavening agents — just clean, vibrant food that happens to work perfectly for anyone avoiding yeast. The quick 20-minute marinade is intentional, keeping the shrimp tender rather than letting the lemon juice break down the texture before they even hit the heat. A couple of minutes per side over high heat is all it takes to get that gorgeous pink color and lightly charred edge. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge, these skewers are equally at home as a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing cookout centerpiece.

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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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