Marinated Tandoori Shrimp Skewers

Photo credit: © Eatwell101.comMake a huge hit with this simple yet elegant appetizer everyone will love! Marinate precooked shrimp in a flavorful spice, garlic and lemon-infused oil—so easy to make, but it doesn’t taste that way! You can also try these shrimp skewers with steamed white rice for a light lunch.

Prep time: 20 mins
Resting time: 3 or 4 h

Ingredients list for the marinated shrimp skewers

Serves 4:

• 2 lb 2 oz/1 kg large cooked shrimps or prawns, peeled, deveined
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoons lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

The tandoori spice blend:

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine parsley, olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice and 1 tablespoon tandoori spices. Add shrimp and mix to coat them well. Season with salt and pepper. Blend together until well mixed.
2. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours before serving, so the flavors will fully develop.
3. Pick 3 shrimps on each skewer and arrange on a serving platter for everyone to share. Serve with white rice for a light meal, or alone as an appetizer.

(Photography © Marti Apunts)