Tandoori Shrimp

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Tandoori Shrimp - Perfectly marinated and grilled Indian Tandoori shrimp skewers. Super easy recipe that yields the most delicious shrimp ever!

Easy and quick grilled Indian Tandoori Shrimp marinated recipe.
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I visited Mumbai a couple of times years ago and fell in love with the “real” Indian food there.

One of the most memorable dishes I had in Mumbai was Tandoori shrimp. Big, juicy, fresh, firm and perfectly grilled Tandoori shrimp that was bursting with amazing flavors. The taste lingers in my palate, even years later.

Close up easy and delicious Indian Tandoori Shrimp skewers in orange tandoori glaze.

Whenever I travel, I come back with new recipes and inspirations. I often try to recreate the tastes of the places I visited.

This Tandoori shrimp recipe is the end result of my Mumbai trips. While I love Tandoori chicken, nothing beats hot-off-the-grill shrimp skewers.

These tandoori shrimp skewers are absolutely delicious, with wonderful aromas and deep flavors of the Indian spices.

Indian Tandoori Shrimp skewer close up.

Tandoori shrimp is on the menu at most Indian restaurants here in the US but they tend to be very expensive as an ala carte entree. If you love Tandoori, you should try my recipe.

Make them on a grill or bake them in the oven. Either way, you will be delighted.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 163 calories per serving.

Top down view of Indian Tandoori Shrimp grilled skewers.

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4.52 from 52 votes

Tandoori Shrimp Recipe

Tandoori Shrimp – perfectly marinated and grilled Indian Tandoori shrimp skewers. Super easy recipe that yields the most delicious shrimp ever!
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb. (500g) shrimp, tiger prawn preferred, shelled and deveined, tails on
  • bamboo skewers, soaked in water before using
  • oil for basting
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • red coloring, optional

Instructions 

  • Mix all the ingredients of the Marinade in a bowl. Stir to combine well. Add the shrimp to the Marinade and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or best for two hours.
  • Thread the shrimp onto the bamboo skewers, set aside.
  • Grill the shrimp on a grill on both sides, until they are cooked and slightly charred on the surface. Baste with oil while grilling.
  • Remove from the grill, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

If you are baking with oven, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and arrange the shrimp skewers in a single layer. Using a small brush, baste both sides of the shrimp with the oil. Roast for 10 minutes or until the shrimps are cooked. Broil for 1 minute or until the top surface is slightly charred. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 287mg, Sodium: 1181mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Christine M Fifarek says:

    Was craving shrimp tandoori tonight but didn’t want to spend the $ for takeout. This was quick, easy, and satisfied my craving! Thank you

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks!

  2. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars