Mediterranean Diet Friendly Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warm ginger, and a touch of golden turmeric come together in a marinade that makes these shrimp absolutely irresistible off the grill. Fresh orange juice and zest do the heavy lifting here, infusing the shrimp with a naturally sweet, tangy depth that pairs beautifully with the savory hit of coconut aminos and garlic. The quick honey and apple cider vinegar glaze — built from the reserved marinade — caramelizes on the grill in seconds, giving each skewer those gorgeous, slightly charred edges that make people reach for seconds before the platter even hits the table. Shrimp is a lean, protein-rich seafood that fits right into a Mediterranean-style way of eating, and this recipe leans on wholesome, real-food ingredients without any processed shortcuts. The technique is straightforward: marinate, thread, grill two to three minutes per side, and brush on that glossy glaze right as the shrimp curl and turn opaque. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a few orange wedges on the side make it feel like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive but genuinely comes together with minimal effort.
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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
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 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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