Artificial Flavors Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
These shrimp skewers are bright, bold, and built entirely from real, whole ingredients — fresh-squeezed orange juice, grated ginger, garlic, and coconut aminos do all the heavy lifting without a drop of anything artificial. That matters more than you might think, because bottled marinades and store-bought sauces are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavor compounds that have no business being on your plate. Here, every layer of flavor is earned the honest way. The marinade doubles as the base for a quick honey-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or under the broiler, giving the shrimp those gorgeous, slightly charred edges. Ground turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone that plays perfectly against the citrus and the heat of fresh ginger. Threading the shrimp flat on skewers means they cook fast and evenly — just a few minutes per side — so weeknight dinners are absolutely on the table. Finish with a scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze from the orange wedges, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant, made entirely from ingredients you can trust.
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6 servings
For the marinade and shrimp
- 2 lbs large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 orange)
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 orange, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and sea salt until combined. Reserve 3 tablespoons of this marinade in a small saucepan and set aside for the glaze — do this before adding the shrimp.
- 2
Add the shrimp to the remaining marinade in the bowl (or transfer to a large zip-top bag), toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 1 hour, as the citrus will begin to break down the shrimp's texture.
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