BHA & BHT Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

BHA & BHT Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers

These vibrant skewers bring serious flavor to the table with a marinade built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, and lemon juice whisked together with good olive oil. That matters more than it might seem, because BHA and BHT are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising number of packaged marinades, spice blends, and even some oils, making store-bought shortcuts a minefield. Here, every single component is clean and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. The turmeric gives the shrimp a gorgeous golden hue, while the cherry tomatoes blister and burst on the grill or under the broiler, adding a juicy, slightly sweet contrast to all that warm spice. A quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is all it takes before the skewers hit the heat — just long enough for the flavors to penetrate without the lemon juice breaking down the shrimp. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this is the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with minimal fuss. Whether you're grilling outside or running the broiler on a weeknight, these skewers deliver bold, preservative-free eating without any compromise on taste.

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Ingredients

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
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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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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