Lupin Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a warm-weather dinner should be — bold, bright, and ready to impress with minimal effort. The marinade layers fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a kick of cayenne into something genuinely complex, while a splash of lemon juice keeps the whole thing lively and fresh. Plump shrimp soak up every bit of that golden marinade before hitting the grill or broiler, where they turn pink and slightly charred at the edges while the cherry tomatoes blister and just begin to burst alongside them. Lupin flour and lupin-based ingredients have quietly crept into a surprising number of packaged seasonings, spice blends, and even some marinades, making store-bought shortcuts a bit of a minefield. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building its flavor entirely from whole spices, fresh aromatics, olive oil, and lemon juice — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, so you can cook and serve with total confidence. Finish the platter with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges, and you've got a dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but came together in your own kitchen.
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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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