Brazil Nut 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 helping the spices cling to every curve of the shrimp. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with minimal effort and a short marinade window. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in through a pre-made spice blend or sauce. Whether you fire these up on the grill or slide them under the broiler, you get that gorgeous char and those jammy, just-bursting tomatoes either way. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end ties it all together into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant patio.
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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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