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Tandoori shrimp recipe video

Tandoori Shrimp | Tandoori Prawns | Video

Shrimp loaded with classic tandoori flavors - perfect appetizer for your next gathering!
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 6

Ingredients

Tandoori paste:

Prawns (shrimp):

  • 1 kg shrimp prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact
  • 25 skewers soaked in cold water for 20 minutes
  • Lemon wedges to garnish
  • Mint chutney to serve
  • Kachumber or cucumber salad to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Make tandoori paste following the recipe instructions. You can make this a day ahead and store in the refrigerator.
  • Place shrimp (prawns) in a large bowl. Add tandoori paste. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • When ready to cook, preheat grill. Thread prawns (shrimp) on to skewers. Grill on high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Drizzle with a little oil while cooking.
  • Alternatively, you can pan fry or bake the prawns.
  • Serve with mint chutney and kachumber if you like.

Notes

  • The number of skewers you will need depends on the size of prawns

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 352mg | Sodium: 1649mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g