High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole ingredients, these golden shrimp skewers are the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you tried way harder than you did. The marinade comes together in minutes — just olive oil, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, and lemon juice — and every single component is exactly what it says it is, with no sweeteners or hidden additives to worry about. That matters more than you'd think, because bottled marinades and store-bought sauces are notorious for sneaking in corn syrup derivatives even in savory applications. Here, you're in full control from the first whisk to the final plate. The shrimp soak up that warm, earthy marinade quickly, and a few minutes on the grill or under the broiler is all it takes to get beautifully charred edges and blistered cherry tomatoes that practically burst with sweetness on their own. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a handful of parsley at the end keep everything tasting clean and vibrant. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating without processed sweeteners doesn't mean eating without flavor.
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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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