Citric Acid Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright, smoky, and just a little sticky, these shrimp skewers hit every note you want from a grilled seafood dish — sweet citrus, warming ginger, and a glossy caramelized finish that makes them almost too pretty to eat. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, packaged marinades and bottled sauces are basically a minefield, since manufactured citric acid hides in so many condiments and flavor bases. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building its bold flavor from fresh-squeezed orange juice, coconut aminos, and real ginger and garlic — nothing processed, nothing hidden. The glaze comes together from that same reserved marinade, finished with raw honey and apple cider vinegar, so every element is accounted for and clean. A short marinade window keeps the shrimp tender and snappy, and just a few minutes on the grill or under the broiler gives you those gorgeous charred edges with juicy, perfectly cooked centers. It's the kind of dish that feels impressive enough for a dinner party but is genuinely easy to pull off on a weeknight.
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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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