Tandoori King Prawn Skewers
Tandoori king prawn skewers are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy Indian food at home. Marinated prawns in a simple mixture of yogurt, tandoori masala spices, garlic, and lemon, then cooked in a variety of ways, such as air fryer, griddle, pan, grill, oven, or BBQ. Tandoori prawns can be served as an Indian starter or as a main course with rice and salad. Use low-fat yogurt for a low-calorie meal. Or 0% fat-free natural yoghurt to make them syn-free on Slimming World.
Ingredients
- Spray oil
- 300 grams King Prawn
- 3 tbsp Fat Free Yoghurt (Can use full fat instead)
- 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala Spice Blend Powder
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lemon
- 6 drops Red Food Colouring (To give Tandoori Chicken Tikka a red colour)
- 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander
Instructions
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Mix: Cut the skewers to the size of the pan or tray you are cooking them in.Soak wooden skewers in water if cooking on bbq. Crush 2 cloves Garlic and add to a bowl with 3 tbsp Fat Free Yoghurt and 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala Spice Blend Powder.Cut 1 Lemon in half lengthways. Use one ½ for juice and the other ½ to cut into wedges for serving.
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Colouring: Optional: Use 6 drops Red Food Colouring to give a deeper red colour
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Dap: Use kitchen towels to remove excess water from the raw prawns.
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Prawns: Add 300 grams King Prawn and stir to coat.
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Thread the prawns onto the kebab sticks. We made 6 sticks with 5 prawns on each stick. This will vary depending on the size of the prawn.
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--- Decide any of the following ways to cook your tandoori prawns recipe. ---
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Griddle: PAN/GRIDDLE: Spray pan with Spray oil, cook prawns for 3 minutes on each side.
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AIR FRYER: Preheat to 200°C/400°F, spray with oil and air fry for about 8 minutes. No need to turn halfway through.
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OVEN:Spray a foiled tray with oil and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C Fan / 200°C Conventional, 400°F / Gas mark 6 for about 12-15 minutes turning halfway through cooking time.
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BBQ / Grill: spray grill plates with oil and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
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Check: Always check the prawn is cooked through.
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Serve: Sprinkle 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander on top.Serve with salad and a wedge of lemon. Or with rice or in a wrap!?
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