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Grilled Tandoori Shrimp with fresh lime wedges.

Grilled Tandoori Shrimp

It just wouldn’t be summer without making my Grilled Tandoori Shrimp. Cooked on the barbecue and served with fresh lime this is a must try!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East Indian
Keyword: grilled Tandoori shrimp
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

  • lbs large shrimp, shell on (I like the size 16-20 count)

MARINADE

  • tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed

YOGURT SAUCE

  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

FINISHING

  • 1-2 limes, cut in wedges

Instructions

  • Thaw shrimp in a bowl of water while preparing marinade and sauce.

YOGURT SAUCE

  • Combine yogurt and spices in a 1-cup measuring cup and set aside.

MARINADE

  • Combine marinade ingredients in shallow bowl large enough to hold the shrimp.
  • Carefully loosen the shrimp shells from the meat leaving them attached.
  • Add shrimp and let marinate for 15-30 minutes, no longer.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade. Gently toss with half the yogurt mixture and thread onto skewers.
  • Brush shrimp with oil and grill until lightly charred and pink, turning once, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from skewers, toss with remaining yogurt mixture. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Tandoori Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 745mg32%
Potassium 196mg6%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 349IU7%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.