Tandoori Shrimp in Green Marinade |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Notes: Garam masala is available in the spice section of many supermarkets; if you cannot find it, substitute 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin and pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and cayenne. Ingredients:
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro |
10 cloves garlic, peeled |
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger |
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh serrano chiles |
1 tablespoon garam masala (see notes) |
1 tablespoon ground toasted cumin (directions follow) |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne |
2 1/2 to 3 pounds shrimp (8 to 12 per lb.), shelled and deveined |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon salt |
lime wedges |
mint chutney |
Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor, whirl cilantro, garlic, ginger, chiles, garam masala, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne into a smooth paste, adding 1/3 to 1/2 cup water as needed to facilitate blending. Taste and add more cayenne, if desired. Scrape into a bowl.
2. Shortly before serving, rinse shrimp; drain well. Add to marinade with oil and salt; mix well. Thread shrimp onto 6 to 8 metal skewers, piercing them through the center so they lie flat in a row.
3. Lay shrimp skewers on an oiled grill over a solid bed of hot coals or over high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and serve with lime wedges and mint chutney.
4. Ground toasted cumin: In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir 2 tablespoons cumin seeds often until lightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Whirl in a blender until finely ground. Makes about 2 tablespoons.
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