Oats Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a warm-weather meal should be — bold, bright, and ready to impress with minimal effort. Plump shrimp soak up a punchy marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne, then hit the grill or broiler alongside juicy cherry tomatoes until blistered and just bursting. The result is smoky, golden-edged shrimp with a warmly spiced depth that lemon juice and fresh parsley cut right through at the end. For anyone navigating grain-free or oat-free eating, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is a whole food, spice, or fresh produce item with zero hidden fillers to worry about. No sauces from a jar, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, just a from-scratch marinade you whisk together in one bowl. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side, so this is genuinely fast weeknight territory despite how impressive it looks on a platter. Serve straight off the skewers with extra lemon wedges and you have a dish that feels celebratory without any of the fuss.
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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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