Tandoori-Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Total Time
- 0:35
- Prep
- 0:12
- Cook
- 0:08
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
A quick dip in a yogurt-based marinade lends authentic Indian flavor to grilled shrimp skewers. This would also be equally delicious with scallops or cubed chicken breast.
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plain low fat Greek yogurt⅓ cup(s), or plain non fat Greek yogurt
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kosher salt1 ½ tsp
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fresh lemon juice1 ½ tsp
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olive oil1 ½ tsp
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curry powder1 tsp
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ground cumin1 tsp
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ground coriander1 tsp
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granulated garlic1 tsp
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ground ginger½ tsp
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uncooked shrimp1 pound(s), large, peeled and deveined
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cooking spray1 spray(s)
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cilantro2 Tbsp, fresh, chopped
- Combine yogurt, salt, lemon juice, oil, curry powder, cumin, coriander, garlic and ginger in a large bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or covered, up to 2 hours in refrigerator.
- Divide shrimp among 4 metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for 20 minutes before use).
- Off heat, coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers until shrimp are cooked through (opaque) and slightly firm, flipping once, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve garnished with cilantro.
- Serving size: 1 skewer