Best Tandoori Shrimp Recipes

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.

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 SHRIMP AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Force chutney through a sieve into a bowl and whisk in lime juice, oil, cayenne, and salt to taste. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before using.
• Make marinade:
• In a large non-stick skillet dry-roast paprika, cumin, and coriander seeds over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and several shades darker, about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn them, and transfer to a bowl. Cool spices and stir in remaining marinade ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pat shrimp dry and add to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate shrimp at room temperature 15 minutes. Alternatively, shrimp may be marinated, covered and chilled, up to 1 day.
• In large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté shrimp in batches, turning once, until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp as sautéed with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl gently toss together shrimp, watercress, coriander sprigs, bell peppers, mangoes, and dressing.

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.

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.

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 TANDOORI STYLE SHRIMP WITH MINT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Butterfly shrimp by making a deep lengthwise incision from top to bottom down center of back, without cutting all the way through, and devein. 3Combine turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat well.
• Grill shrimp, opened flat, on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, grill shrimp in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderate heat.) 3Serve immediately with chutney.

TANDOORI-SPICED GRILLED SHRIMP WITH MINT-CILANTRO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• To prepare shrimp, combine the first 3 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 2 min or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Cool. Place the spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Combine spice mixture, yogurt, and next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp to bag; seal. Toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Prepare grill. Combine onion wedges, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Remove shrimp from bag; discard marinade. Thread 4 shrimp, 2 tomatoes, 2 onion wedges, and 2 bell pepper pieces alternately onto each of 8(10-in)skewers (hint - if you have enough double your skewers and "ladder" on the pieces so they don't turn around the skewer when cooking). Lightly coat skewers with cooking spray. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 4 minutes on each side or until done. To prepare chutney, combine mint and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Serve with skewers.

TANDOORI SHRIMP

Steps:

• Marinade: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Season with salt. Set aside.
• Thread the shrimp onto the skewers and place in the marinade. Coat thoroughly.
• Preheat the grill, setting the burners on high or preheat a ridged nonstick skillet.
• Remove the skewers from the marinade and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
• Serve the shrimp with basmati rice and raita.
• Tips: Garam masala is a spice mixture from the northern region of India that enhances most vegetable, fish, and meat dishes. You can find garam masala in specialty grocery stores, but you can make a homemade version. In a large skillet over high heat, pan-fry for 1 minute 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of green cardamom seeds (small grains), 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of cumin seeds, 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of coriander seeds, 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of black peppercorns, 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick and 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) of ground nutmeg. Let cool, then grind the spices together very finely.

SHRIMP TANDOORI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except shrimp and sesame seeds and mix well. Stir in shrimp and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove shrimp from marinade. Heat a pan over medium-high hat; cook shrimp in a single layer for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

INDIAN-STYLE STIR-FRIED TANDOORI SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with dressing, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and dry seasonings.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
• Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

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.

TANDOORI PRAWN (SHRIMP) SKEWERS

Steps:

• 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.

TANDOORI SHRIMP AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing: Force chutney through a sieve into a bowl and whisk in lime juice, oil, cayenne, and salt to taste. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before using.
• Make marinade: In a large non-stick skillet dry-roast paprika, cumin, and coriander seeds over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and several shades darker, about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn them, and transfer to a bowl. Cool spices and stir in remaining marinade ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pat shrimp dry and add to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate shrimp at room temperature 15 minutes. Alternatively, shrimp may be marinated, covered and chilled, up to 1 day. In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute shrimp in batches, turning once, until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly. In a large bowl gently toss together shrimp, watercress, coriander sprigs, bell peppers mangoes and dressing.

TANDOORI SHRIMP WITH MINT RAITA

Steps:

• Cook the basmati rice in simmering water for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to medium-high. In a bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons plain yogurt with 2 tablespoons tandoori curry paste. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Tip onto a foil-lined baking tray, along with the marinade, and broil for 4-5 minutes or until just cooked through.
• For the raita, peel long, thin strips from the cucumber with a vegetable peeler, then pat dry on kitchen paper.
• Put into a bowl, add the yogurt, mint leaves and some seasoning and mix together.
• Divide the rice between plates and spoon the shrimp and raita alongside.
• Garnish with extra fresh mint sprigs. Serve with lime wedges, to squeeze over, if you like.

TANDOORI SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and ginger. Place prawns in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Let sit 15 minutes. Drain and pat the prawns dry. 2. Mix together all ingredients. Place prawns back in the baking dish and cover with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Thread 4 shrimp on a skewer and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.