Pecan Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

Pecan Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers

These vibrant skewers bring serious flavor to the table without a single complicated step. Fresh shrimp get tossed in a bold marinade of grated ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne, then threaded onto skewers with juicy cherry tomatoes that blister beautifully on the grill or under the broiler. The golden turmeric gives everything a gorgeous color, while the lemon juice brightens the whole dish and keeps the shrimp tender rather than rubbery — just be sure to stick to that 20–30 minute marinade window. Whether you're cooking outdoors or using your broiler, the shrimp go from raw to perfectly opaque in just a few minutes per side, making this a genuinely fast weeknight win. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end ties it all together with a clean, herby finish. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is straightforward, whole-food, and easy to source without any label-reading anxiety.

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Ingredients

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
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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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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