Eggless Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything you want from a warm-weather meal — bold, aromatic, and ready to impress without a lot of fuss. Fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne come together in a bright lemon-olive oil marinade that clings to every plump shrimp and soaks into the cherry tomatoes before they hit the heat. The result is smoky, slightly spicy, and deeply savory, with blistered tomatoes that burst against the tender shrimp in the best possible way. Because the marinade is built entirely from whole spices, aromatics, and citrus, there's no egg in sight — no mayo-based coatings, no egg-washed glazes, nothing to second-guess. Whether you go for the grill or the broiler, the cook time is short and the payoff is huge, making this a genuinely easy weeknight option that still feels special enough for company. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps everything tasting clean and alive. Serve straight from the platter and watch them disappear.
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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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