Tomato Garlic Pepper Shrimp with Lemon Pilaf
 
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Juicy, tangy, spicy and sweet 20 minute tomato garlic peppery shrimp is easy and delicious. This 30 minute meal that is perfect for entertaining or for a weeknight meal.
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Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the SHRIMP:
  • 20 large shrimp, deveined and leave the tails on(clean well and put 5 per skewer)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp oil, vegetable oil or any flavorless oil
Lemon Pilaf
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin oil (or butter)
  • 3 garlic clove , minced
  • 1½ cups white rice , long grain (uncooked), i use basmati
  • 2 cups vegetable broth(very good quaity, unsalted)
  • 1 cup water or coconut water
  • 1 medium lemon (1 tsp zest + 2 tsp lemon juice)
  • 3 tbsp finely chives
  • 1 tsp salt, make sure your broth is not salted, if it is, don't add too much salt.
  • pepper
Instructions
SHRIMP:
  1. Soak the skewers in cold water for 2-3 hours.
  2. Skewer the shrimp, about 5 pieces per skewer. Set aside.
  3. In a small bottle, add the tomato paste, garlic, red chili powder, black pepper, brown sugar and salt. Add the oil and mix is well.
  4. Brush the sauce liberally on the shrimp and let it marinate for about 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Heat up the stove top griddle or heat up the oven to 450 degerees. Brush the griddle or the baking rack with oil. Let it get hot. Cook the shrimp until it is fully cooked. I cooked my shrimp in the oven for about 8-10 minutes and until it got a good char.
LEMON PILAF
  1. In a flat bottomed wide mouth pan, add the oil. Add the rice and toast it on medium heat for 3 minutes or until it is lightly golden brown. Take it out of the stove and wash it well. Boil the vegetable stock and water. Put the washed rice in the pan, back on the stove, and add the boiling liquid. Add some salt and let it come to a boil again. Turn down the heat to medium low and cover, cook. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes before opening it. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, chives,pepper and mix well.
Recipe by Food Fashion Party at https://www.foodfashionparty.com/2018/05/27/tomato-garlic-peppery-shrimp-lemon-pilaf/