Yeast 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 with minimal effort and a short list of real, whole ingredients. The shrimp get a quick soak in a bright marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and cumin — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just bold flavor built from scratch. That matters when you're avoiding yeast, because so many marinades and sauces sneak in vinegar-based ingredients or fermented flavor boosters that can quietly derail a carefully planned meal. Here, every single component is clean and straightforward. The cherry tomatoes blister beautifully on the grill and the Kalamata olives add a briny, savory punch that makes the whole skewer feel complete without needing any kind of sauce or condiment. A quick two to three minutes per side is all it takes to get perfectly opaque, curled shrimp with just the right amount of char. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a dinner that's genuinely impressive without a single compromise.
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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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