Spooky Spiced Shrimp

By ltrodrigu

Spiced shrimp is a perfect Halloween appetizer or supper with all of the spices and flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 large garlic clove, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
• 2 teaspoons tandoori masala seasoning
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil
• 48 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
• Black sesame seeds, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together all ingredients except shrimp and sesame seeds in a large nonreactive bowl. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate, and let marinate, tossing shrimp occasionally, 2 to 3 hours.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook shrimp in batches (do not crowd skillet), turning once, until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Discard marinade. Sprinkle shrimp with sesame seeds.