Shrimp In A Tandoori Marinade Food

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.

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.

TANDOORI SHRIMP

Steps:

• Shell and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail part on. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry on towels.
• Combine all the ingredients of the marinade in a large ceramic bowl. Add the shrimp and toss well. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
• Light and prepare a covered charcoal grill until white ash covers the coals and the heat subdues to a moderately hot level. Scatter presoaked grapevine cuttings over the coals. Lightly brush the racks with oil.
• Thread the shrimp alternating with the onions on long thin metal skewers. Brush the shrimp with oil. Place the skewers on the rack. Barbecue, turning them two or three times, until the shrimp are opaque (about six minutes). Slide the shrimp along with the onions off the skewers onto a heated platter. Garnish with lemon slices and coriander sprigs.

TANDOORI-STYLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Put the yogurt in a bowl.
• Beat lightly with a fork until it is smooth and creamy.
• Add ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, ground roasted cumin seeds, garam masala, and liquid yellow and red food colouring.
• Stir to mix and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix well.
• Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, keeping the marinade.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
• When the butter has melted completely, turn heat to medium high and immediately pour in the marinade.
• Stir and fry for a few minutes or until the butter separates and you have a thick bubbly sauce clinging to the bottom of the pan.
• Add the shrimp and fold in; cook for a few minutes, stirring gently.
• Do not overcook the shrimp.
• Serve immediately.

TANDOORI MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and marinate meat and/or vegetables before grilling.

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.