Recipes

SPICY SKEWERED SHRIMP SNACK – Nessa Preppy

Ingredients

Shrimp:

16 – 20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper or pepper sauce

Salt and black pepper

Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise

3 tbsp tamarind sauce

1 tsp ground cumin or geera

Salt and pepper

Oil for grilling/frying

Wooden skewers soaked in some water for ½ hour

Directions

  1. Season the shrimp with chili powder, cayenne pepper and generous pinches of salt and black pepper. Le marinate for 15 minutes to ½ hour.
  2. Mix together the ingredients for the creamy tamarind sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside or place in refrigerator if not serving shortly.
  3. Thread each shrimp onto a soaked skewer, trying to keep them straight on the skewer.
  4. Place the grill pan or frying pan over high heat and brush or add a little oil.
  5. Place the shrimp on the hot pan and cook for 2 – 3 minutes per side, depending on the size of the shrimp. When the shrimp are cooked, place on platter and serve with the dipping sauce. A little lime juice can be drizzled on the shrimp just before serving.

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