AIP Friendly Lemon-Dill Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are bright, herby, and genuinely exciting — the kind of dish that feels like a treat even when you're being careful about what you eat. Following an autoimmune protocol means navigating a long list of off-limits ingredients, and grilled shrimp recipes are often loaded with nightshade-based spices, soy, or other problematic additions. Here, the marinade leans on fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, fragrant dill, turmeric, and ginger to build bold, layered flavor without anything that needs to be avoided. The shrimp soak up that citrusy, golden marinade in just 20 to 30 minutes, then hit the grill or broiler for a quick two to three minutes per side until perfectly pink and curled. Serves four, so it's easy to pull off on a weeknight but impressive enough to put in front of guests. Squeeze a little extra lemon over the top before serving and you've got a plate that looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant — no compromises required.
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4 servings
For the marinade and skewers
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Ingredient noteAIP excludes seed-derived spices such as dill seed, but the dill in this recipe is dill weed - the leaf herb, not the seed - so it is likely AIP-compliant.
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving
- fresh dill sprigs, for serving (optional)Ingredient note
AIP excludes seed-derived spices such as dill seed, but the dill in this recipe is dill weed - the leaf herb, not the seed - so it is likely AIP-compliant.
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't char on the grill or under the broiler.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, fresh dill, turmeric, ginger, and salt until combined.
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