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Tandoori Shrimp Skewers with Mint Raita
Shrimp marinated in nonfat Greek yogurt with Kashmiri chili, garam masala, and ginger, then cooked hot and fast. A cool mint raita on the side. 34g protein for about 185 calories per serving. Works as a snack, a light lunch, or something to grab after the gym.
by John at Baisics
Ingredients
- 680 g large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 120 g nonfat plain Greek yogurt (marinade)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tsp spice mix: 1.5 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground cumin, 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 170 g nonfat plain Greek yogurt (raita)
- 100 g cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 10 g fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the marinade yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spice mix, half the oil, and 3/4 tsp salt. Add shrimp and toss. Marinate 15–30 minutes, but no longer or the texture gets mushy.
- 2
Stir raita yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Chill.
- 3
Thread shrimp onto skewers and brush with remaining oil.
- 4
Cook on a very hot grill pan or under the broiler 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and lightly charred.
- 5
Serve with raita. Refrigerate cooked skewers up to 3 days and eat cold or warmed briefly.