Caffeine Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a warm-weather meal should be — bold, bright, and ready to impress without a lot of fuss. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric do the heavy lifting in the marinade, layering earthy warmth and a gorgeous golden color onto the shrimp, while cumin and a touch of cayenne keep things lively. A squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together and helps the flavors penetrate quickly, so you only need a short 20–30 minute soak before hitting the grill or broiler. The cherry tomatoes are the unsung heroes here — threaded right onto the skewers, they blister and burst alongside the shrimp, adding little pops of juicy sweetness to every bite. Since every ingredient in this dish is naturally free of stimulants, you can enjoy a genuinely satisfying, flavor-packed dinner without any second-guessing at the label stage. Scattered with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, these skewers look like something off a restaurant menu but come together with pantry staples and minimal cleanup.
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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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