Mediterranean Diet Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These skewers hit every note you want from a warm-weather meal — smoky, bright, a little spicy, and ready in almost no time. Large shrimp and juicy cherry tomatoes are threaded together and kissed by the grill or broiler until the shrimp curl pink and the tomatoes blister just enough to release their sweetness. The marinade is where the magic lives: extra virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice come together into something deeply aromatic and genuinely craveable. This kind of cooking is a natural fit for the Mediterranean way of eating — lean protein, heart-healthy olive oil, fresh aromatics, and vegetables front and center with no heavy sauces or processed ingredients in sight. A quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is all you need, and the cook time is just a few minutes per side, so this is a weeknight dinner that actually feels like a treat. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges, and you have a platter that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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