Tandoori-Style Shrimp Recipe

Name: Tandoori-Style Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Put the yogurt in a bowl.
2
Beat lightly with a fork until it is smooth and creamy.
3
Add ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, ground roasted cumin seeds, garam masala, and liquid yellow and red food colouring.
4
Stir to mix and set aside for 15 minutes.
5
Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix well.
6
Marinate for 30 minutes.
7
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, keeping the marinade.
8
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
9
When the butter has melted completely, turn heat to medium high and immediately pour in the marinade.
10
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.
11
Add the shrimp and fold in; cook for a few minutes, stirring gently.
12
Do not overcook the shrimp.
13
Serve immediately.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Tandoori-Style Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tandoori-Style Shrimp

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