These vibrant skewers are everything you want from a warm-weather meal — juicy, golden shrimp threaded with blistered cherry tomatoes and kissed with a bold marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne. The lemon juice brightens the whole thing while the olive oil helps the spices cling to every curve of the shrimp. A quick 20-to-30-minute soak in that marinade is all it takes before they hit the grill or broiler, making this a genuinely fast and impressive dish. Whether you're cooking outdoors or using your oven's broiler, the shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side until they're perfectly opaque and the tomatoes are jammy and just starting to burst. There's no red meat anywhere near this recipe, so it's a naturally lighter option that still delivers serious, satisfying flavor. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge, and you've got a plate that looks like it came from a restaurant but came together in your own kitchen.
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Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN
Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
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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