Sea Food And Fish – Shrimp Sekuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Classic Grilled Shrimp, Nepali Style)
INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. large shrimps, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb. pearl onions
• 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes
• Melted butter or oil for basting
• Bamboo skewers, pre-soaked overnight

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
• 5 fresh red chilies
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender combine all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• In a large bowl, pour the marinade over shrimp.
• Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least two hours.
• After marinating, drain the marinade.
• Thread, alternatively, the marinated shrimp and vegetables into skewers.
• Grill marinated shrimp skewers on a charcoal grill, frequently turning and basting with melted butter until cooked through.
• Take the cooked sekuwas off the grill and generously brush with butter before serving.
• Arrange the shrimp sekuwas on the bed of rice pilaf, stir-fried vegetables, and cucumber-tomato salad.
• Serve with tomato ahar.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./soup.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi