Tandoori shrimp(Asian shrimp recipe).

Juicy and tender tandoori shrimp, serve a platter of these Asian shrimp for your family and friends.

Once marinated in Indian spices and yoghurt, you can then cook them over a stovetop or open grill.

This shrimp recipe guide will cover everything you need to know to make the best tandoori shrimp.

You will also learn how to use different cooking methods to make these grilled Indian shrimps.

flavours of tandoori shrimp.

Tandoori is a method of cooking using a clay oven.

But not having a clay oven should not stop you from making tandoori shrimp at home.

You can serve the tandoori prawn in skewers or on a platter as an appetizer. All they need is a few wedges of lime to add to the shrimp before serving them.

The result is a smoky, tangy, yet juicy grilled shrimp with amazing flavours to compliment as a side dish.

To make the tandoori shrimp, we first marinate the shrimp in, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt, a dash of black pepper, and chilli powder.

The quantity and the type of red chilli powder you use will give you the heat and the colour when the shrimps are grilled.

For best results, I would advise you to use Kashmiri chilli powder which has a beautiful dark crimson colour and mild heat.

Once you have all the above ingredients, you add the yoghurt and make the tandoori paste.

The cleaned and deveined shrimp are then marinated in the tandoori paste for as long as possible, to soak in the flavours.

What to serve with Tandoori shrimp.

• Here are some rice recipes to serve with tandoori shrimp.
  • A bowl of white rice
  • Yellow rice
  • Ghee rice
  • Lemon rice
  • Pineapple rice

• Serve with any type of Indian flatbreads.
  • You can serve these Indian grilled shrimp over no yeast naan bread, yoghurt, or a mint dip.
  • Easy flatbread

• Add a bowl of tomato salsa or a pineapple salsa if you feel like serving a mix of global dishes.

• Toss some of the tandoori shrimp with a salad mix, some rice, or couscous to make a quick lunch bowl.

• Prepare the tandoori shrimp in skewers and you can take them for a picnic or barbeque party.

• Or simply serve them with rice and a dal tadka for a simple Indian meal.

• A fresh summer salad is one of the side dishes you can serve with it.

FAQ: tandoori shrimp recipe.

• Can I use frozen shrimp to make tandoori shrimp?
  • Yes, simply thaw them, pat dry any excess water and then marinate them as instructed below.

• Can I make these shrimp with the shell on?
  • If you are going to grill them over flames or high heat then making the tandoori shrimp with the shell on would be a better option.
  • This would make a great platter of peel-and-eat Indian grilled shrimp serving.

• How do I clean and devein to make these tasty shrimp tandoori?
  • You can use my guide on how to clean and devein shrimp post to learn how to do it.

• How long should I cook the tandoori shrimp?
  • Without the shell, the shrimp will cook, grill, or fry quickly so, 2-3 minutes on each side would do.

• Can I make these tandoori shrimp ahead of time?
  • Since grilling them over a stovetop or oven takes minimum time and effort, you can marinate and thread them in skewers, then 1/2 an hour before serving time, you can grill them.

• How do I pack the shrimp to grill or cook them at a picnic or friend’s barbecue party?
  • Marinate them, thread them in skewers and then pack them in an air-tight container or foil. Store them in a cooler and transport them.

More shrimp recipes to try

Lemon pepper shrimp in 15 minutes

Fried shrimp(breaded and fried)

Peel and eat grilled shrimp

Bang bang shrimp.

Ingredients to cook tandoori shrimp.

Most of the ingredients used here to make tandoori shrimp(prawns)are mainly spice powders and ingredients to marinate the shrimp.

• Cleaned, deveined shrimp with tail on
• A few tablespoons of yoghurt or curd
• Ginger garlic paste
• Kashmiri chilli powder(gives the colour and mild heat, substitute with sweet paprika powder)
• Red chilli powder
• Cumin powder
• Turmeric powder
• Garam masala powder
• Black pepper powder
• Lime or lemon juice
• Oil(vegetable, coconut oil or any type of light oil, you can also use ghee)
• Salt to season

How to cook tandoori shrimp.

To make the tandoori shrimp, pat dry the shrimp(prawns) and set them aside.

Marinating shrimp in tandoori masala.

To marinate the shrimp, we first add, yoghurt or curd, ginger garlic paste, Kashmiri red chilli powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, black pepper powder, lemon or lime juice, some salt and oil into a bowl.

Mix and combine well, taste, and adjust the lime and salt flavours as you need.

You can also add more heat by adding red chilli powder.

We combine all these spices with the yoghurt until you have a thick paste. this is your quick tandoori masala in which the shrimp is going to be marinated.

Add the shrimp into this tandoori masala and combine.

Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for at least 1-3 hours.

Cooking tandoori shrimp.

There are different ways to cook tandoori shrimp.

We are using the stovetop method to make these tandoori shrimp.

Using a stovetop grilling pan.

Place the grilling pan over medium heat and let the pan heat. Brush oil and place the skewered shrimp.

Grill each side for 2-3 minutes while brushing oil until they turn golden in colour. To add a smoky flavour, let them char a little bit over high heat.

Using a tawa or frying pan.

For this method, you won’t be able to use skewers.

Place pan over the low-medium fire and pour 2 tablespoons of oil.

Cooking tandoori shrimp over a stovetop frying pan or grilling pan.

Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature(15-20 minutes).

If you are making them as tandoori shrimp kebabs, then soak a few bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes and thread the marinated shrimp onto these skewers. 5-6 on each stick.

Make sure to remove excess tandoori marinade.

You can also simply cook them as it is.

Add the marinated shrimp and spread them over the pan. You will notice the excess marinade cook and then leave the dry shrimp to cook.

At this point, drizzle oil and fry them on both sides.

By increasing the heat at the last minute you can char the shrimp to get the smoky flavour.

Serve with some lime wedges or use the serving ideas given above.

More ways to cook this tandoori shrimp.

• The open flame grilling method
  • Place them over the grill, brush with a little oil and cook for two minutes each on both sides.

• Tandoori shrimp baked in the oven.
  • Line a baking tray with foil.
  • Preheat the oven to 200C, and place the shrimp or skewers on the tray.
  • Brush oil or ghee and use the grill function or bake function to cook the shrimp for 12-15 minutes until they are golden in colour.
  • Make sure to check on them as the cooking time will change as per the size of the shrimp. Halfway through, turn them over to get even cooking on both sides.
  • Once done, remove from oven, baste with oil or ghee and serve.