Mustard Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that looks like it came off a restaurant grill but comes together with a handful of pantry staples and barely any effort. The marinade is built around fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne — bold, warming flavors that cling to every shrimp and make the cherry tomatoes absolutely sing once they blister and burst. Many store-bought marinades and spice blends sneak in mustard as a stabilizer or flavor booster, so mixing your own from scratch is the smartest move for keeping things safe without sacrificing any depth. A quick 20-to-30-minute soak is all the shrimp need before they hit the grill or broiler, and the lemon juice in the mix keeps everything bright and fresh. Threading the shrimp and tomatoes in alternating pieces means you get a little juicy sweetness between each savory, spiced bite. Whether you finish them with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon or just eat them straight off the skewer, these are genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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