Turkey Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything a warm-weather meal should be — bold, bright, and ready in a flash. 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 and burst on the grill. The lemon juice in the marinade does double duty, tenderizing the shrimp while adding a citrusy lift that ties the whole dish together. Whether you fire these up on the grill or slide them under the broiler, the shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side — making this one of the easiest impressive dinners you can pull off on a weeknight. There's no poultry anywhere in sight, so if you're navigating a table where turkey or other bird proteins are off the menu, this is a genuinely satisfying centerpiece that doesn't feel like a compromise. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got a platter that looks like it came from a restaurant.
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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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