Chilli Yogurt Shrimp

Name: Chilli Yogurt Shrimp
Ingredients: 20 large shrimp (frozen are ok); 200 g thick plain yogurt; coriander (to serve); lime (to serve); 5 tablespoons water; 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped; 4 small hot chili peppers, chopped and deseeded; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon black pepper

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

20 large shrimp (frozen are ok)
200 g thick plain yogurt
coriander (to serve)
lime (to serve)
5 tablespoons water
1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped
4 small hot chili peppers, chopped and deseeded
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons turmeric
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Devein the shrimp, if necessary, and wash thoroughly.
2

Pour the water into a blender.
3

Throw in the ginger, chillies, garlic, spices and lemon juice.
4

Whiz in the blender until you have a thick slush, then add the black pepper.
5

Tip the yogurt into a bowl, then mix in the spice paste and the shrimp.
6

Cover and leave to marinate for at least three hours and as long as overnight.
7

When you are ready to cook, heat up your oven grill.
8

Put the shrimp, still coated in the yogurt, onto a baking tray and grill for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
9

Squeeze over a bit of lime juice and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
10

Serve immediately.