Xanthan Gum Free Turmeric-Ginger Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole ingredients, these golden skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The marinade is a punchy blend of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and a hit of cayenne, all balanced out with lemon juice and good olive oil — no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives of any kind. That matters more than you might think, because xanthan gum quietly shows up in a surprising number of spice blends, bottled marinades, and sauces that seem perfectly innocent on the shelf. Here, everything is made from scratch with ingredients you can actually read, so there's nothing hidden in the mix. The shrimp only need 20–30 minutes in the marinade before hitting the grill or broiler, where they cook in just a few minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred at the edges. The cherry tomatoes blister alongside them, turning jammy and sweet in a way that plays beautifully against the warm spice. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and dinner is done.
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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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