Oats Free Mediterranean Shrimp Skewers with Tomatoes and Olives
These skewers are the kind of meal that looks like it came from a seaside taverna but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Juicy shrimp get a quick bath in a punchy marinade of olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, and a hit of lemon juice before hitting a hot grill, and the result is smoky, bright, and deeply satisfying. Cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives thread right onto the skewers alongside the shrimp, softening and caramelizing just enough to make every bite feel complete. The whole ingredient list is built around fresh produce, seafood, and pantry staples — nothing processed, nothing grain-based, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding oats or oat-derived additives. That makes this a genuinely easy win for a diet that can sometimes feel limiting when it comes to flavorful, crowd-pleasing dinners. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. Fire up the grill pan and get ready for a recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.
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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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