Caffeine Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warming ginger, and a sticky honey glaze come together on these grilled shrimp skewers for a dish that feels like a backyard celebration on a plate. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice, orange zest, and two forms of ginger — ground and freshly grated — so every bite has this layered, aromatic heat that builds without being sharp. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that savory depth you'd expect without any of the additives that can sneak into bottled sauces. A quick stovetop glaze made from the reserved marinade, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar caramelizes beautifully on the grill, giving the shrimp those gorgeous charred edges and a glossy finish. The whole thing is naturally free from coffee, tea, chocolate, and any other stimulants — no label-reading required, just clean, punchy ingredients from start to finish. Serve them straight off the skewer with fresh cilantro and orange wedges for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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