Shrimp in a Tandoori Marinade

Name: Shrimp in a Tandoori Marinade
Prep time: 6 h 30 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 6 h 39 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined; 16 ounces plain yogurt; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons turmeric; 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder; 4 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced

Submitted by Lennie

"Shrimp can be cooked in many ways. Here's an Indian grilled version, done with tandoori flavourings. Ideal as a main course or as part of an appetizer extravaganza. Prep time includes marinating time."

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Ready In:: 6hrs 39mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

4 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
Marinade
16 ounces plain yogurt
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons black pepper
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons turmeric
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons curry powder
4 teaspoons paprika
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced

directions

Thread shrimp on 8 10-inch skewers (if using wooden, they might not be as long so you may have to make more; soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before threading shrimp onto them) and lay on a jelly roll sheet or any pan that will hold them in one layer.
Marinate shrimp: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients well and spoon over skewered shrimp, cover completely.
Slip into a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Grill shrimp: Grill skewered shrimp over ashed coals for 3-4 minutes; turn and continue cooking 3 minutes more until done.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Reviews

I LOVE this marinade..I eat A LOT of shrimp and I am always looking for a new marinade.UNTIL NOW I have not been able to find one that was SPICY enough for my tastes.I LOVE this recipe though.I did not have the yogurt , but it was AWESOME anyway!

Tina Richardson
Easy to put together. I like this recipe because the flavor is different from your typical BBQ shrimp. It is nice to give the crowds something new. We made this a second time and brushed the shrimp during grilling. I got twice as many compliments after cooking them this way :)

Lt. Amy

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