Marinated Grilled Shrimp Tandoori Jhinga Food

MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP (TANDOORI JHINGA)

Steps:

• Heat ungreased 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place all garam masaala ingredients in skillet; roast 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until seeds crackle, spices turn one shade darker and the mixture has a nutty, sweet aroma. Transfer to a bowl; cool 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place roasted spice blend in spice grinder. Grind until mixture looks like the texture of finely ground pepper. Store in airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month; beyond that, it will start to lose its full flavor. Makes 1/4 cup spice blend; use 1 teaspoon for this recipe.
• In medium bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of the garam masaala and all remaining shrimp ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Thread 4 shrimp on each of four 10-inch bamboo or metal skewers, leaving space between each shrimp. Cover and grill over high heat 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm.

GRILLED TANDOORI -YOGURT MARINATED LAMB SHOULDER WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Toast the coriander and the cumin in a saute pan over medium heat until the spices become fragrant and just begin to smoke, 2 minutes. Set the spices aside to cool and then blend them in a spice grinder.
• Combine the yogurt, lime, cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Poke the lamb several times with a fork and place in a large resealable plastic bag with the garlic and the onions and pour in the yogurt mixture. Move the lamb around in the bag to coat completely and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Remove the lamb and the onions from the marinade and let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Discard the marinade. Heat the grill to high, sear all sides of the lamb and adjust grill to indirect heat, about 350 degrees F. Grill the lamb for about 45 minutes per side for medium. When the lamb is cooked, remove it to a platter to rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
• Add the onions and the lime halves to the grill and cook until caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the onions and the limes from the grill and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the pot to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain on a paper towels. Heat a large skillet over low heat and add the ghee and the green beans and allow to cook through. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a grilled lime over the top, toss to coat and transfer to a platter. Garnish with the sesame seeds.
• Slice the lamb and plate with the green beans and onions. Garnish with the remaining grilled limes.

TANDOORI-STYLE GRILLED MEAT OR SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1 In a blender, puree the first 8 ingredients until they form a paste.
• 2 In a large bowl, toss your protein with the marinade. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• 3 When ready to cook, heat the grill and shake any excess marinade from the protein. Grill 9 minutes for chops, 6 to 8 minutes a side on a covered grill for chicken, or 4 minutes a side for shrimp. Serve.

MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

TANDOORI MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the cooking oil over low heat.
• Blend together cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper. Pour this mix into the hot oil and stir until they begin to darken a bit in color, about 20-30 seconds total.
• Remove from heat and pour into a medium mixing bowl. First, whisk in the vinegar, and then the sour creme.
• Marinate your chicken pieces for 4-24 hours, depending upon the level of flavor you desire.

TANDOORI INDIAN GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Toss your selection of vegetables with the marinade in the bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Have coals to the stage where they are coated with gray ash.
• Lift vegetables from the marinade (don't wipe it off) and place on the grill without touching each other. Season with salt and pepper.
• Grill slowly, turning with tongs, until lightly browned and cooked through.
• Test by piercing with a knife. Serve hot or at room temperature. Enjoy!

TANDOORI GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, or a blender, combine the garlic, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and yogurt.
• Blend well and place in a glass bowl until ready to use.
• One hour before grilling, place the shrimp into the yogurt marinade.
• Soak wooden skewers in warm water to prevent burning.
• Place the shrimp on the skewers.
• Grill, 4 to 6 inches from source of heat, on a rack that you have lightly coated with cooking spray for one minute.
• Carefully turn and grill until shrimp are cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place shrimp on platter and serve immediately.

TERIYAKI GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, Sriracha, sesame oil, and garlic powder together in a bowl until fully blended. Transfer to a small saucepan and cook on medium heat until teriyaki sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Place shrimp in a shallow dish. Pour 3/4 of the teriyaki sauce over the shrimp and let marinate for 30 minutes. Reserving the remaining sauce for basting.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
• Grill skewers for 3 minutes. Flip, brush reserved sauce over the shrimp, and grill 3 minutes more.

SHRIMP IN A TANDOORI MARINADE

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS TANDOORI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. Mix in garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Set aside.
• Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, press air out of bag, and seal. Turn the bag over several times to distribute marinade. Place bag in a bowl, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for direct medium heat.
• Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. With paper towels, wipe off excess marinade. Spray chicken pieces with olive oil spray.
• Place chicken on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn, and cook 2 minutes more. Then arrange the chicken to receive indirect heat, and cook approximately 35 to 40 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.

TANDOORI -STYLE YOGURT-MARINATED CHICKEN LEGS FOR THE GRILL

Steps:

• In a processor blend 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt with the next 9 ingredients (the lemon juice to cayenne pepper) until smooth and well blended; transfer to a large bowl; mix in the remaining 1 cup yogurt with a wooden spoon.
• Add in the chicken and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate over night.
• Prepare the grill to a medium-high heat.
• Place the marinated-coated chicken on the grill, do not wash off the yogurt marinade, but discard any marinade from the bowl.
• Grill the chicken (about 12-13 minutes per side) basting with melted butter the last 5 minutes of cooking on both sides, season with more salt and pepper if desired while cooking.
• Delicious!

GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.