Prawn Tikka | Shrimp Tikka

How simple these delicious Prawn Tikka | Shrimp Tikka skewers are to make! Perfect for the BBQ. They can be grilled under the broiler or on a frying pan as well. Good to have a recipe for your next dinner party!

Prawn Tikka | Shrimp Tikka

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Total time includes Marination time, 30 minutes.

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Prawn Tikka | Shrimp Tikka

Author: Shana Shameer

Prep Time 18 mins Cook Time 6 mins Total Time 54 mins

Servings: 4

Description

Prawn tikkas are made with skewered shrimp marinated in a spicy blend of hung yogurt, ginger, garlic, and a variety of spices. The skewers are then grilled or broiled until the shrimp are cooked through and the marinade forms a flavorful crust. The result is a tender, succulent, and incredibly flavorful dish that is perfect for a starter or main course.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 20 Prawn/shrimp, medium-sized

• ¹⁄₄ tsp Fenugreek powder

• 2 Tbsp Ginger Garlic (a Tbsp of each crushed to a fine paste)

• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (small Indian limes work great)

• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (small Indian limes work great)

• 10 fresh Curry leaves (OR for a distinct aroma use ¾ tsp powdered curry leave powder if available)

• 1 cup Fresh Cilantro /coriander

• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Mint leaves

• 2 long Green chillies

• 1 cup 'Hung' Yoghurt

• 3 Tbsp Fresh Cream

• 2 tsp Kashmiri Chilli powder

• ¹⁄₂ tsp Garam Masala powder

• 2 Tbsp Cornflour

• 3 Tbsp Oil /Mustard oil

• 1 beaten Egg,

• Salt and Pepper (To taste)

Instructions

1. Peel, devein the prawns leaving just the tail tip intact for decorative purposes if desired.
2. Marinate the drained prawn with half the ginger garlic paste, fenugreek powder, lemon juice and salt and leave for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, leave the yoghurt to hang in a muslin cloth to remove the whey and get a thickened yoghurt.
4. Grind the curry leaves, coriander, mint and green chillies to a fine paste.
5. In a bowl, combine this coriander paste with the yoghurt, cream, remaining ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, garam masala, cornflour, oil and egg.
6. Mix well till you get a homogenous mixture.
7. Squeeze out the excess moisture from the prawns gently and add to this Yoghurt Mixture.
8. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
9. Preheat oven 200ºc /400º F
10. Thread the prawns onto skewers leaving some space between each. Drizzle the marinade over them
11. Broil or cook in the preheated oven for 3 minutes on each side basting with a little mustard oil in between.
12. Alternatively, they can be cooked on a grill pan 3-4 minutes each side till cooked.
13. Serve hot. Cover with aluminium foil till served.
14. Serve with lemon wedges and salad.

Note

• Key Ingredients: Prawns, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilli, Lime Juice, Spices, Herbs, Yoghurt, Cream, Cornflour, Salt, Oil.