Beef Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
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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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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