Wheat Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything you want from a warm-weather meal — bold, aromatic, and ready to impress with minimal effort. Fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne come together in a punchy olive oil marinade that clings to every shrimp and gets even better as it mingles with the blistered cherry tomatoes on the grill. The whole recipe is built entirely from whole, naturally wheat-free ingredients, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works as written. A quick 20-minute marinade is all it takes before the skewers hit the grill or broiler, where the shrimp turn pink and curled and the tomatoes burst into something almost jammy. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten everything up and make the platter look like it came straight out of a restaurant kitchen. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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