TANDOORI-STYLE SHRIMP

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Delicious marinated shrimp that works as an appetizer or a main course dish. From Madhur Jaffrey's "Indian Cooking" cookbook, a fave of mine.

Provided by MummaKat

Categories     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 4 appetisers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 piece ginger, peeled and finely grated (2 1/2 cm cube)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and mashed to a pulp
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons yellow food coloring
1 teaspoon red food coloring
3/4 lb frozen peeled shrimp, defrosted and patted dry
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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.

Sara Riggs
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I love the way the shrimp is cooked in this recipe. It's so juicy and flavorful.


Bankole tope
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly.


Hassan Shahzad
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tandoori spices really make the shrimp вкусным.


Shazada Khan
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and the shrimp is always a hit.


Justice Turner
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I love the flavor of this dish. The tandoori spices really give the shrimp a unique and delicious taste.


Eri Kastrati
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so easy to make and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly.


Ggg Ffff
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Ali Khazayi
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


micaela mcgowan
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Mohammad Arif
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I served this dish with rice and naan bread. It was a delicious and easy meal.


Nkululeko Ndlovu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Thati Moropa
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I thought the recipe was a little bland. I added some extra spices to the marinade and it turned out much better.


Thomas Gledhill
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The shrimp was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.


Nutirue G
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I'm so glad I did.


Dj H
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I had never made tandoori shrimp before, but this recipe made it so easy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kik Bali
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The shrimp was so juicy and flavorful. I especially loved the yogurt marinade, which gave the shrimp a nice tang.


Jose Webster
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I love how easy it was to make this dish. I didn't have any special ingredients or equipment, and it still turned out great.


Lulonke Dlamini
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This recipe was fantastic! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and had a delicious tandoori flavor.