Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Tandoori Jhinga)

Name: Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Tandoori Jhinga)
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons black peppercorns; 2 three-inch cinnamon sticks, broken; 1 Tbsp cumin seed; 1 teaspoon Bishops weed (ajwain); 2 dried bay leaves; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 Tbsps lime juice (1 lime); 59 milliliters plain regular or fat-free yogurt; 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, (removed from pods); 454 grams uncooked extra-large shrimp, peeled (tails left on), deveined

Need a dairy free and pescatarian main course? Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Tandoori Jhinga) could be a super recipe to try. One serving contains 152 calories, 24g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. Head to the store and pick up peppercorns, three-inch cinnamon sticks, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lime juice you could follow this main course with the Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat ungreased 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

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.

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Spices

Seeds

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Transfer to a bowl; cool 3 to 5 minutes.

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Bowl

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.

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Ground Black Pepper

Seasoning Mix

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.

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Shrimp

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Brush grill rack with vegetable oil.

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Grill

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.

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Servings:

1teaspoons

black peppercorns 2

three-inch cinnamon sticks, broken 1Tbsp

cumin seed 1teaspoon

Bishop's weed (ajwain)2

dried bay leaves 1Tbsp

finely chopped fresh cilantro 2medium cloves

garlic, finely chopped 1teaspoon

ground cumin 2Tbsps

lime juice (1 lime)59milliliters

plain regular or fat-free yogurt 1teaspoon

cardamom seeds, (removed from pods)454grams

uncooked extra-large shrimp, peeled (tails left on), deveined

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Ziobaffan Organic Pinot Grigio with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.