Shrimp; Curry-rubbed Grilled Shrimp with Minted Yogurt

By jadedrosie

The citrus minted yogurt sauce is a bright contrast to the smoky curried shrimp. Serve as an appetizer or with rice to make an entree

From Cuisine at Home Issue 51 June 2005

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 c coarsely chopped mint
• 3 T fresh lime juice
• Shrimp:
• Toss Together: Add:
• 1 lb Shrimp (16-20 count, peeled, deveined, tails intact
• 2 T toasted sesame oil
• 3 T curry powder
• salt and coarsly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat gril to med-high

Combine yogurt, mint, lime juice for sauce and set aside.

Toss the shrimp in the sesame oil. Add curry powder, salt and pepper, and toss again. This makes a spicy paste on the shrimp.

Thread shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers, bending each to pierce through a good portion of the body. The shrimp should be touching but not pressed tightly.

Grill Shrimp on a clean, well oiled grate, leaving the lid open. Cook until just opaque, 3-4 minutes per side, serve with sauce.