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                East Indian Shrimp in a Tandoori Marinade

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Barbeque                         Fish And Seafood
                Sauces And Preserves

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      pounds        shrimp medium, shell, deveined
  16      ounces        plain yogurt
   6      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
   1 1/4  teaspoons     cayenne
   1 1/4  teaspoons     pepper
   1 1/4  teaspoons     turmeric
   1 1/4  teaspoons     curry powder
   4      teaspoons     paprika
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      teaspoons     garlic -- finely minced
   2      teaspoons     ginger root -- minced

Thread shrimp on 8 10 inch skewers and lay on a jelly roll sheet or any pan
that will hold them in one layer.
Marinate shrimp:
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients well and spoon over skewered shrimp,
cover completely. Slip into a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 6
hours.

Grill shrimp:
Grill skewered shrimp over ashed coals for 3-4 min. Turn  and continue
cooking 3 min. more until done. serve immediately with lemon wedges and onion
slices.

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