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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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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