INDIAN-GRILLED SHRIMP

INDIAN-GRILLED SHRIMP image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For Garam Masala
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
5 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
6 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
For marinade:
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled
For garnish:
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Make Garam Masala: Toast seeds, cloves, and peppercorns in an ungreased frying pan over madium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until they are fragrant. Grind them in a pepper mill. Marinate shrimp: Mix 2 teaspoons of the Garam Masala with the vinegar, oil, salt and garlic. Combine with shrimp and marinate at room temperature 15 minutes. Turn over once. Put shrimp on four skewers and grill them over moderately high heat 2 minutes on a side. Serve with cilantro sprinkled over the shrimp.