Gelatin Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a warm-weather meal should be — bold, bright, and ready in almost no time. The marinade layers fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a kick of cayenne into a golden, fragrant coating that clings to every shrimp and gets even better once the heat hits it. Cherry tomatoes blister alongside the shrimp, bursting with sweetness that balances the spice beautifully. The whole thing comes together with nothing more than olive oil, lemon juice, and pantry spices — no thickeners, stabilizers, or hidden additives to worry about, which makes it a genuinely clean and straightforward cook. Whether you fire these up on the grill or slide them under the broiler, you get caramelized edges, juicy shrimp, and that irresistible char in just a few minutes per side. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps it feeling fresh and restaurant-worthy without any extra effort.
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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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