Oats Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warming ginger, and a sticky honey glaze come together on these shrimp skewers in a way that feels restaurant-worthy but is completely doable at home. The marinade layers fresh orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, and both fresh and ground ginger for a depth of flavor that goes way beyond a basic seafood prep. A quick simmer with apple cider vinegar transforms the reserved marinade into a glossy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or under the broiler, giving each shrimp those irresistible lightly charred edges. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives — no grains, no fillers, no sauces with hidden thickeners to second-guess at the store. Coconut aminos stand in for soy-based condiments and bring that savory umami note without any of the usual label-reading stress. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a few orange wedges at the end keep things vibrant and fresh. These skewers are the kind of dish that disappears fast, so consider doubling the batch.
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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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