Tandoori Shrimp Recipe
Tandoori Shrimp - perfectly marinated and grilled Indian Tandoori shrimp skewers. Super easy recipe that yields the most delicious shrimp ever!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 163kcal
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