Tandoori Prawn (Shrimp) Skewers

Name: Tandoori Prawn (Shrimp) Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 skewers, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 24 large raw prawns (3 per skewer); 8 skewers; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (lactose free plain yogurt) or 1/2 cup soy yogurt (lactose free plain yogurt); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Submitted by Jubes

"A quick cook meal for the BBQ. The marinade is a simple one and prawns can be marinated for as little as 30 minutes or several hours. Just marinate the prawns while you prepare a side dish of salad or rice"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 8 skewers
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Prawn Skewers
24 large raw prawns (3 per skewer)
8 skewers
Marinade
¹⁄₂ cup plain yogurt (lactose free plain yogurt) or 1/2 cup soy yogurt (lactose free plain yogurt)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic

directions

For the marinade-Combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Peel and devein prawns, leaving the tails intact.
Thread 3 prawns onto each skewer, through the tail and then through the body of the prawn. Place into a shallow dish.
Pour over the marinade, cover and return to the fridge to keep cool (or place them back in your esky if outdoors.) Allow to stand at least 30 minutes.
Heat your BBQ or grill. Add the kebabs and pour over any remaining marinade. Cook for a few minutes on each side until done.