Low Sugar Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers prove that bold, crave-worthy flavor never needs a drop of added sugar to shine. A quick marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne coats every shrimp in warm, aromatic heat, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps things bright and balanced. Cherry tomatoes thread right onto the skewers and blister beautifully on the grill or under the broiler, their natural sweetness doing all the heavy lifting. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, including a short marinade rest that locks in flavor without over-softening the shrimp. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but asks very little of you in the kitchen. Scattered with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, these skewers are equally at home at a backyard cookout or a quick weeknight dinner.
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4 servings
For the skewers
- 1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill or under the broiler.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until combined into a smooth marinade.
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