Shrimp in a Tandoori Marinade

Lennie's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 39 mins
• Prep Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 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:

1. 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.
2. Marinate shrimp: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients well and spoon over skewered shrimp, cover completely.
3. Slip into a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
4. Grill shrimp: Grill skewered shrimp over ashed coals for 3-4 minutes; turn and continue cooking 3 minutes more until done.
5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Reviews

[Tina Richardson]

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!

[Lt. Amy]

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 :)