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Tandoori prawns in a blue platter with large spoon to side

Tandoori prawns 

Safira
In this recipe, prawns are coated in a tandoori marinade and fried quickly for a delicious starter or side and it never fails to impress. The prawns and are plump, juicy and so full of flavour!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Starters
Cuisine Indian
Servings 16 Prawns
Calories 27 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 King Prawns Devined, See Notes

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp Plain Yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp Double Cream
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
  • ½ tsp Ground Mace
  • ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped finely
  • 1 tsp Carom Seeds Ajwain

To fry and serve

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Clean Prawns. Method linked below under Tips. Add all the marinade ingredients to the Prawns and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Heat Oil in a large flat pan.
  • Once hot, add the Prawns and cook for 2 – 3 minutes MAX per side. Thos depends on the size and thickness of the prawns.
  • Squeeze over some more Lemon Juice and serve.

Notes

tips for the tandoori prawns

  • Use Fresh or Frozen Prawns – It is easy to get good quality frozen prawns these days. I love the 12 in Shell Madagascan Prawns from M&S.
  • Pat the Prawns dry – When using either fresh or frozen prawns, pat them dry before cooking them.
  • Cook a few at a time – It is tempting to shove all the prawns in the pan together but this forces the temperature of the oil/butter down and then the prawns are steaming rather the frying. Which means they won’t be as delicious!
  • Do not overcook them – Prawns need very little time to cook. I wouldn’t go for any more then 2 – 3 minutes per side. Overcooked prawns are tough, rubbery and just not very nice.
  • Cook over high heat – We want to sear the prawns so high heat is crucial.
  • Tandoori Powder or Paste - You can use a sore brought Tandoori Powder or paste to cut down on time. You can also add 1 tbsp of Tandoori Powder to the marinade above to amp up the flavour.
how to serve these prawns
Serve with Jeera Rice, Roti or Naan. They go best with Rice in my opinion so Peri Peri Rice works too.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chilli Garlic Prawns, Indian Prawns, Tandoori Prawns
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