MSG Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warm ginger, and a sticky-sweet glaze make these shrimp skewers the kind of dish that disappears the moment they hit the table. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice, orange zest, and coconut aminos — a soy sauce alternative that delivers deep, savory flavor without any added glutamates — so every element is clean and intentional. Fresh grated ginger and garlic do the heavy lifting on aromatics, while a touch of turmeric gives the shrimp a gorgeous golden hue before they even hit the grill. The glaze comes together in minutes by reducing a reserved portion of the marinade with raw honey and apple cider vinegar, creating that glossy, caramelized finish you'd expect from a restaurant plate. Grilling or broiling takes just a few minutes per side, so the shrimp stay juicy and tender rather than rubbery. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a few orange wedges at the end keep things vibrant and fresh. This is the kind of recipe that makes it easy to skip the takeout containers and mystery seasonings entirely.
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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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