95min 2 ppl
Tandoori King Prawns
23 minutes
2 people
Medium
23 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
230 kcalper person
Protein 34g
Carbs 4g
Fats 8g
About this dish
Large king prawns marinated in spiced yogurt and cooked under an intense grill until charred and fragrant — a spectacular starter that takes only minutes to cook but delivers the full drama of the tandoor.
Allergy Info
Dairy
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic Clovesminced1.5
- Fresh Gingerfinely grated7.5 g
- Lemoncut into wedges0.5
- Red Onionfinely sliced0.5
- Fresh Coriander to serve
Fish & Seafood
- Raw King Prawnsdeveined300 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Full-Fat Plain Yogurt60 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder0.75 tsp
- Ground Cumin0.5 tsp
- Ground Coriander0.25 tsp
- Garam Masala0.25 tsp
- Ground Turmeric0.25 tsp
- Salt0.25 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Lemon Juice0.5 tbsp
- Vegetable Oil0.5 tbsp
- Fresh Mint Chutney to serve
Utensils
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- grater
- baking tray
- aluminium foil
- tongs
- probe thermometer
Method
1
Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, slice the red onion finely, and cut the lemon into wedges. Set aside the onion and lemon for serving.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, vegetable oil, and salt until smooth.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Add the prawns to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat every prawn. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Approx. 30 minutes
4
Preheat the grill to its highest setting and line a baking tray with foil.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
Arrange the marinated prawns in a single layer on the prepared tray, leaving space between them so they char rather than steam.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Grill the prawns for 3–4 minutes, then turn them over and grill for another 3–4 minutes until pink, cooked through, and charred at the edges. Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest prawn — internal temperature should reach 60°C (140°F). Do not overcook or they will become rubbery.
Approx. 8 minutes
7
Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges, sliced red onion, fresh coriander, and mint chutney.
Approx. 2 minutes
