Eggless Mediterranean Shrimp Skewers with Tomatoes and Olives
These skewers are everything you want from a warm-weather meal — smoky, garlicky shrimp threaded with juicy cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives, all kissed by the grill and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon. The marinade is a punchy blend of olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, and a little heat from crushed red pepper flakes, and it comes together in minutes. Since the whole dish is built around shrimp, fresh vegetables, and pantry staples, there are no hidden egg-based binders or sauces to worry about — just clean, bold Mediterranean flavors from start to finish. The key move here is keeping the marinating time to 15–20 minutes so the lemon juice doesn't over-firm the shrimp before they even hit the grill. A hot grill or grill pan does the rest of the work fast, giving you perfectly opaque, curled shrimp in just a few minutes per side. Serve straight off the platter with extra lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley, and this one disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the marinade and skewers
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't char on the grill.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15–20 minutes — no longer, as the lemon juice will begin to firm the shrimp.
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