Chestnut Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warming ginger, and a sticky-sweet glaze come together in these grilled shrimp skewers that taste like a restaurant dish you somehow pulled off on a Tuesday night. The marinade layers fresh orange juice and zest with coconut aminos, garlic, turmeric, and both fresh and ground ginger for a depth of flavor that goes way beyond a basic seafood prep. A quick reduction of honey and apple cider vinegar turns that same marinade into a glossy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or under the broiler, giving each shrimp gorgeous, lightly charred edges. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no specialty swaps or label-scanning required, just clean, whole-food pantry staples. The shrimp only need 30 minutes in the marinade, so this is genuinely weeknight-friendly despite how impressive it looks on the platter. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a few orange wedges on the side make the whole thing pop visually and add a little brightness at the table. Whether you go the grill route or use your broiler, these skewers are the kind of dish that disappears fast.
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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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