Sesame Free Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Bright citrus, warming ginger, and perfectly caramelized shrimp make these skewers the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice, orange zest, and coconut aminos to build deep, savory-sweet flavor without a drop of soy sauce or anything derived from sesame — no seeds, no oil, no hidden traces. That swap matters more than it sounds, because so many Asian-inspired marinades and bottled sauces rely on sesame as a background note, making this style of recipe genuinely tricky to pull off safely at home. Here, every ingredient earns its place: fresh ginger and garlic bring the heat, turmeric adds a subtle earthiness, and a quick honey-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze gets brushed on at the grill for that gorgeous lacquered finish. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side, so you get juicy, pink, lightly charred results without much fuss. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a few orange wedges on the side keep things vibrant and fresh. Whether you're firing up the grill or running the broiler, this one is a genuinely crowd-pleasing centerpiece that doesn't ask you to compromise on flavor.
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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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