Tandoori Shrimp
Tandoori Shrimp, marinated in a spicy yogurt marinade, is placed on skewers and grilled, air fried or pan seared based on preference.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb shrimp ((see notes))
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp carom seeds
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup cooking oil ((see notes))
- 1 red onion
- 10 peppercorn
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Soak your wooden skewers in water until fully immersed, for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and add the shrimp to this marinade. (see notes)
- 3
After 30 minutes, remove the shrimp and place them on the skewers.
- 4
Set your air fryer temperature at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the shrimp for 4-6 minutes total, flipping them over halfway through the cooking process.
- 5
Remove and serve immediately.
- 6
Grilling the shrimp
- 7
Preheat your grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 8
Place your skewered shrimp on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking process.
- 9
Broiling the shrimp
- 10
Set your oven to broil on high.
- 11
Place the skewered shrimp on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes on each side just until the shrimp turn opaque.
- 12
Pan searing the shrimp
- 13
Preheat your grill pan and coat it with a nonstick spray.
- 14
Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. minutes
- 15
Pickled Onions
- 16
Add the vinegar, salt and sugar to the jar, close the lid and shake vigorously to mix everything.
- 17
Add the peppercorn and thinly sliced onion to the jar and make sure the onion is completely immersed in the vinegar. (see notes)
- 18
Place in your fridge for a minimum of 2 hours and preferably overnight.
- 19
Remove and enjoy as needed.