Tandoori Shrimp

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon harissa (or hot sauce of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (see note)
• salt
• 1 1/2 lbs peeled large shrimp
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in the water for 30 minutes

Recipe

• 1 marinade: in a bowl, combine all the ingredients. season with salt. set aside.
• 2 thread the shrimp onto the skewers and place in the marinade. coat thoroughly.
• 3 preheat the grill, setting the burners on high or preheat a ridged nonstick skillet.
• 4 remove the skewers from the marinade and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
• 5 serve the shrimp with basmati rice and raita.
• 6 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.