Soy Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These skewers are the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together with a handful of pantry staples and a hot grill. Fresh shrimp get tossed in a bold marinade of olive oil, grated ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne, then threaded with juicy cherry tomatoes that blister and burst as they cook. The result is smoky, fragrant, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting — finished with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley. Soy-based sauces and marinades sneak into a lot of grilled seafood recipes, but every ingredient here is completely clean and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess. The quick 20-to-30-minute marinade is the sweet spot — long enough for the shrimp to soak up all that golden, gingery flavor without the lemon juice starting to break down the texture. Whether you go grill or broiler, the shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side, making this an impressive but genuinely low-effort meal. Serve them straight off the skewer with extra lemon wedges and watch them disappear.
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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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