Cinnamon Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a summer grill night should be — bold, bright, and packed with flavor from a marinade built around fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne. The golden-hued coating clings to every plump shrimp and gets beautifully caramelized at the edges, while the cherry tomatoes blister and burst into something almost jammy alongside them. Many spice blends and pre-made marinades sneak cinnamon in where you'd least expect it, so mixing your own from scratch here is genuinely the smartest move. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, giving you full control over what goes into the bowl. A quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is all it takes before the skewers hit the grill or broiler, and the whole cook is done in under six minutes. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley, these are the kind of skewers that disappear from the platter before you've even sat down.
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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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