What BBK eats
Tandoori Shrimp over Jasmine Rice
August 26th, 2014
Kariim tried a new spin on our shrimp using a traditional Indian spice- Tandoori. It turned out pretty good! Paired with jasmine rice & I helped by adding the grilled zucchini. Simple, Satisfying, & Protein Packed!
NOTE: Quick Meal!! We made it home from work at 8:12pm tonight….. We were eating by 8:50pm. The rice was already prepped.
This recipe was just enough for 2 servings. If cooking for more than 2 people, please adjust.
Left-overs make great MEAL PREP for the next day:) so if you make too much, it’s okay. Refrigerate & use as meal prep for lunch or another dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 cup jasmine rice or brown rice
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 scallion
- 1 Organic zucchini
- 1/4 tablespoon of red tandoori
- 1/4 tablespoon of thyme
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Habanero chili (use 1 small slice–this is optional. If you like additional spice, add it) HOTT – please remove seeds
Cooking Instructions:
RICE:
- In a small pot, add 2 cups of water and bring to boil.
- Once water is boiling add 1 cup jasmine rice. **When you add the rice, the water will stop boiling. Allow the water to begin boiling again.
- Once boiling, cover & turn down to simmer— for 15 minutes or until soft. (*If using brown rice- please cook for 30-45 minutes)
CHOP:
- Finely chop or mince garilc cloves, chop scallions & habanero chili
- Cut the zucchini the long way into somewhat thicker pieces and lightly coat with olive oil.
- Turn grill pan on High Heat. Once pan is HOTT, add zucchini.
- Grill zucchini to your liking—- If you like them crunchy- take off sooner. Like them soft, leave on longer.
- Once done, remove from grill pan.
SHRIMP:
- If not already done, Peel & devein shrimp.
- Turn sautéing pan on to Med- High heat add a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the garlic, scallions, and habanero chili to the pan.
- Add tandoori, thyme, and sea salt to the pan.
- Once pan is HOT, add shrimp.
- Stir all ingredients.
- Cook until shrimp turns pink.
- Plate rice and top with shrimp. Place the zucchini on the side. Enjoy!
This was labeled India Malaysia Red Tandoori. The taste and aroma: Mild, a little spicy and unique. Love the smell:)
Where to find: We found this seasoning at the Dekalb Farmers Market, in Georgia. Please visit your local grocery or Farmers Market with a wide variety of herbs & spices.
Comments
Comment from admin
Time September 2, 2014 at 8:41 pm
Awesome!!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!! 🙂 Did you have enough for leftovers? (Meal Prep for tomorrow..)
Comment from Janette Smith
Time October 11, 2014 at 6:07 pm
Please tell me more about “jasmine rice”
How is it different from say, Uncle Ben’s.
I have issues with carbs but I love rice.
Comment from admin
Time October 13, 2014 at 9:49 am
Jasmine has vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for the skin, provide quick energy (complex carb), it’s low-fat, and sodium free. Of course brown rice is slightly more nutritious with more fiber. For this particular dish…..jasmine rice paired better:)
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Comment from Cheryl Holliday
Time September 2, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Oh my gosh! This is delicious….I made it this evening (prepped brown rice on Sunday). I will be repeating this recipe. Although I forgot the scallion at the grocery, the other ingredients made it taste wonderful!!