Tandoori Shrimp
These Indian Tandoori Shrimp are juicy, smoky, and bursting with bold flavor. Marinated in yogurt, garlic, spices, and lime, then grilled to perfection, they’re fast, easy, and packed with that irresistible tandoori char. Perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or as a flavorful appetizer.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers soaked in water before using
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp tiger prawn preferred, shelled and deveined, tails on
- 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 for the marinade in a bowl and stir to combine well. Add the shrimp to the marinade and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for two hours.
- Thread the shrimp onto the bamboo skewers and set aside.
- Grill the shrimp 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg