Barley Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a warm-weather meal should be — bold, bright, and ready to impress with minimal effort. Large shrimp get tossed in a punchy marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne, then threaded onto skewers with juicy cherry tomatoes that blister and burst on the grill. The lemon juice in the marinade keeps things lively and fresh, while the olive oil helps the spices cling to every shrimp for maximum flavor in every bite. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any grain-based ingredients — every component is whole, clean, and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required. The marinade comes together in one bowl, and whether you fire up the grill or slide these under the broiler, the shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side until perfectly opaque and curled. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got a showstopper that tastes like it took far more work than it did.
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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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