Carrageenan Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole ingredients, these skewers are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion. The marinade layers ground turmeric, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, and a hit of cayenne into something genuinely vibrant — and a squeeze of lemon ties it all together before the shrimp even hit the heat. Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of processed sauces, marinades, and dairy-adjacent products, so making your own marinade from scratch like this is the cleanest way to stay clear of it entirely. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and unprocessed, which means you get maximum flavor with zero guesswork about what's actually in your food. The cherry tomatoes blister and burst on the grill or under the broiler, turning jammy and sweet against the spiced shrimp — it's a combination that looks stunning on a platter. Finished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, these skewers are the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in heavy rotation all season long.
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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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