Shrimp Tikka with Fresh Mango Chutney
Succulent marinated shrimp skewers grilled to perfection and served with a bright, fresh mango chutney. This Indian-inspired dish combines aromatic spices like garam masala and turmeric with fresh ingredients for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup vegetable oil
- •2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •1 piece jalapeño
- •1 piece ginger
- •1 clove garlic
- •2 teaspoons ground garam masala
- •¾ teaspoons turmeric
- •⅛ teaspoons grated nutmeg
- •2 pound shrimp
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 piece mango
- •⅓ piece cucumber
- •½ cup red onion
- •2 teaspoons jalapeño
- •3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •3 tablespoons mint
- •3 tablespoons cilantro
- •10 pieces wooden skewers
- •1 serving lime wedges
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée all ingredients for marinating shrimp, except shrimp, with 1/2 tsp salt in a blender until smooth. Pour into a sealable bag, then add shrimp and marinate at cool room temperature, turning bag occasionally, 30 minutes. Make chutney while shrimp marinate: Toast cumin in a dry small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
30 min
- 2.
Stir together remaining chutney ingredients with 1/4 tsp salt, then sprinkle with toasted cumin.
5 min
- 3.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas);
10 min
- 4.
Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer, leaving small spaces between them. Put on a tray.
10 min
- 5.
Oil grill rack, then grill skewers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Serve with chutney.
6 min