Seed Oil Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a summer grill night should be — bold, bright, and packed with flavor from a marinade built on fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne. Extra virgin olive oil is the only fat in the mix, which means you're completely clear of the industrial seed oils that sneak into so many store-bought marinades and sauces. The lemon juice does double duty, adding a citrusy punch while helping the spices cling to every shrimp. Cherry tomatoes thread right onto the skewers alongside the shrimp, blistering on the grill until they're just on the verge of bursting — sweet, jammy, and absolutely irresistible. The whole thing comes together with a quick 20-minute marinade and just a few minutes over high heat, so you're not standing over a stove for long. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got a dish that looks impressive enough for company but is genuinely simple to pull off any night of the week.
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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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