Pistachio 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 comes together in your own kitchen. The marinade layers fresh orange juice and zest with coconut aminos, garlic, turmeric, and both fresh and ground ginger, building a depth of flavor that punches well above its ingredient list. A quick reduction of the reserved marinade with honey and apple cider vinegar creates a glossy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or under the broiler — those lightly charred edges are everything. Shrimp cook fast, so you get a stunning, flavor-packed meal without spending hours at the stove. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scan labels or stress about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze from the orange wedges, and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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