Gluten Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together with a handful of pantry spices and fresh shrimp. The marinade — built on olive oil, grated ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne — is bold, fragrant, and naturally free of any gluten-containing ingredients, so there's no substitution gymnastics required. Cherry tomatoes thread right alongside the shrimp, blistering on the grill or under the broiler until they're just on the edge of bursting, which adds a juicy sweetness that balances all that warm spice beautifully. A quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is all it takes before the skewers hit the heat, and the whole process is refreshingly straightforward. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you don't have to stress about hidden gluten lurking in a sauce or seasoning blend — what you see is exactly what you get. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley, and you've got a showstopper that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for backyard entertaining.
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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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