Celery Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These golden, fragrant skewers are the kind of dish that makes a backyard grill night feel genuinely special. Large shrimp soak up a punchy marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne before hitting the grill or broiler alongside juicy cherry tomatoes that blister and burst at the edges. The result is smoky, vibrant, and just a little spicy — with bright lemon juice cutting through the richness of the olive oil in the best possible way. Celery is a surprisingly common hidden ingredient in spice blends, marinades, and pre-seasoned seafood products, so making this from scratch with whole spices and fresh aromatics keeps everything clean and worry-free. A quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is all it takes before the skewers go on the heat, and the whole cook is just a few minutes per side. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge for a platter that looks as good as it tastes. This one is weeknight-easy but impressive enough to serve to guests without a second thought.
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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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