Almond Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a summer grill night should be — bold, bright, and packed with flavor from a marinade built on fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne. The lemon juice ties it all together and keeps the shrimp tender, while the cherry tomatoes blister and burst on the grill for little pops of sweetness against all that spice. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here, since every ingredient is straightforward pantry staple territory — no hidden nut oils, no ambiguous spice blends, just clean, whole-food cooking you can trust. The technique is refreshingly simple: whisk, marinate for a quick 20–30 minutes, thread, and grill or broil for just a few minutes per side until the shrimp curl into that perfect loose C-shape. Finishing with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right at the table makes the whole platter feel restaurant-worthy without any extra effort. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just a weeknight dinner, these skewers deliver serious flavor with almost no fuss.
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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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