Tamarind Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Tamarind Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers – can serve this almost anytime of the year. You don’t have to grill the shrimp. You can pan-fry the shrimp, it’s tasty either way. You might even serve this as party foods, as a warm appetizer. It’s totally up to you!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) tiger prawn shelled and deveined, tail-on
- oil for brushing
- pineapple cubes
Marinade:
- 2 oz (60g) seedless tamarind pulps
- 4 tablespoons water
- 3 pinches turmeric powder
- 3 pinches cayenne pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons oil
Garnishing:
- ground peanuts
- chopped scallions
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Combine the tamarind pulp with water. Extract the juice and discard the pulp.
- Combine the tamarind juice with the remaining marinade ingredients and mix with the shrimp. Marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the shrimp. If grilling, brush some oil on the surface of the shrimp.
- Thread a piece of pineapple onto a short bamboo skewer, followed by the shrimp. Garnish with ground peanuts and chopped scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g