Seed Oil Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warm ginger, and a sticky-sweet glaze make these shrimp skewers the kind of dish that disappears off the platter before you've even sat down. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice, coconut aminos, and melted coconut oil — meaning every drop of flavor comes from real, whole ingredients with zero industrial seed oils in sight. That matters more than it sounds, because bottled marinades and store-bought sauces are some of the sneakiest places refined oils hide. Here, you control every ingredient from the first whisk to the final brush of glaze. The honey and apple cider vinegar glaze reduces right on the stovetop into something glossy and caramelized, giving the shrimp those gorgeous charred edges on the grill or under the broiler. A quick 30-minute marinade is all it takes — any longer and the citrus starts working against you, so the timing is built right into the method. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of orange wedge, and you've got a showstopper that's as clean as it is craveable.
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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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