Artificial Food Coloring Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
These shrimp skewers are bright, bold, and built entirely from real, whole ingredients — no dyes, no artificial anything hiding in a bottled sauce or pre-mixed seasoning packet. The color here comes from turmeric, fresh orange juice, and the natural caramelization that happens on a hot grill, which means that gorgeous golden-orange hue is completely earned. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce and bring a savory depth without the additives that sneak into many store-bought condiments. The marinade does serious flavor work — citrus zest, fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of ground turmeric layer together in a way that tastes complex but comes together in one bowl. A quick pan glaze made from raw honey and apple cider vinegar gets brushed on at the end, giving the shrimp sticky, slightly sweet edges with real caramelization rather than anything artificial. Threading the shrimp flat on skewers and hitting them over high heat for just a few minutes per side keeps them juicy and tender, not rubbery. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of orange wedge, and you've got a showstopper that's as clean as it is craveable.
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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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