Pork 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. Large shrimp get tossed in a punchy marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne, then threaded onto skewers with juicy cherry tomatoes that blister beautifully over the grill or under the broiler. The lemon juice in the marinade does double duty, tenderizing the shrimp while adding a citrusy lift that balances the earthy spice blend perfectly. Because the entire dish is built around shrimp, fresh produce, and pantry spices, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap out any ingredients — it's naturally free of pork and pork-derived products from start to finish. The key is keeping the marinating time to 30 minutes or less so the shrimp stay plump and tender rather than turning mushy from the acid. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon right before serving, and you've got a showstopper plate that looks like it came from a restaurant grill. Whether you're cooking for a backyard cookout or a quick weeknight dinner, this one delivers serious flavor with very little 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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