Shrimp Kebab or Jhinga Kebab is a popular Middle-Eastern dish and is typically made with shrimp, onion, pepper, parsley and garlic.
The mixture is then placed on a metal skewer (or alternately wooden skewer) and can be grilled or cooked over an open flame. Shrimp Kebabs are commonly served as an appetizer or side dish to the main meal.
It is quick to make and is a restaurant’s favorite dish.
Shrimp Kebab / Jhinga Kebab
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Shrimp Kebab (Jhinga Kebab)
A super easy and delicious seafood dish from the Middle East.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Jhinga Kebab
Ingredients
6 to 8Jumbo Shrimpswith tails intact
3tspOil
3tspLemon Juice
4 to 6Wooden Skewerssoaked in water
For the marinade:
1tspMinced Garlic
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1 to 1 1/2tspOil - 1 to 1 1/2 tsp
1/4tspCumin Powder
1/4tspCoriander Powder
1/4tspRed Chilli Powder
1/4tspBlack Pepper Powder
3tspPlain Yogurt
as per tasteSalt
Instructions
Peel and de-vein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix well.
Add the shrimps and mix well.
Make sure both sides of the shrimp are evenly coated with the marinade.
Heat a grill pan or grill over medium flame.
Thread the marinated shrimps onto the skewers.
Place the skewers on top of the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once or twice until cooked.
Remove and serve with a dipping sauce of choice.
Alternative method:
Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
Cook the shrimps until pink and opaque and they curl up, turning once or twice, for about 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove from the flame and sprinkle lime juice evenly on top.
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1 comment
It looks so yummy , Thankyou.