MSG Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a summer grill night should be — bold, bright, and packed with flavor from a marinade built entirely on real, whole ingredients. Fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne come together with lemon juice and olive oil to create something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating monosodium glutamate sensitivities, the beauty here is that every single component is straightforward and unprocessed — no seasoning packets, no bottled sauces, no hidden additives to second-guess. The shrimp soak up that golden marinade in just 20 to 30 minutes, then hit the grill or broiler for a matter of minutes until they're pink, opaque, and lightly charred at the edges. Cherry tomatoes threaded between each shrimp blister and burst just enough to add a juicy, sweet contrast to all that warm spice. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end keeps everything tasting clean and alive. This is the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a platter but asks almost nothing of you in the 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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