Paraben Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole ingredients, these shrimp and tomato skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The marinade is where the magic happens — fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne all whisked together with olive oil and lemon juice into something deeply fragrant and vibrant. Avoiding parabens means steering clear of processed sauces, bottled marinades, and packaged spice blends that can sneak in preservatives, so building your own marinade from scratch like this is exactly the right move. The shrimp only need 20 to 30 minutes in that golden marinade before hitting the grill or broiler, where they cook in just a few minutes per side until perfectly pink and curled. Cherry tomatoes threaded between each shrimp blister and burst as they cook, adding a juicy, slightly sweet contrast to all that warm spice. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps everything clean and bright. Whether you're grilling outdoors or running the broiler on a weeknight, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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