🥙 Middle Eastern

Shrimp Kofta

Name: Shrimp Kofta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Yogurt; 1, grated Onion; 3 cloves, crushed Garlic; 1, juiced Lemon; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 400 g Shrimp; 1 handful Fresh Parsley; 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

🥙 Middle Eastern

Marinated chunks of shrimp on skewers, charred over high heat and showered with herbs. 24 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.

Prep 20 min Cook 4 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Yogurt3 tbsp
Onion1, grated
Garlic3 cloves, crushed
Lemon1, juiced
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Shrimp400 g
Fresh Parsley1 handful
Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp

Instructions

1
Whisk the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin and lemon juice into a marinade.
2
Cut the shrimp into even 3 cm chunks and coat well; marinate 30 minutes minimum.
3
Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces so the heat can circulate.
4
Grill over high heat, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked inside.
5
Slide off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and dust with fresh parsley.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — middle eastern cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Egyptian shrimps/ prawns kofta with tomato sauce & rice كفتة الجمبري البورسعيدي بالصلصة · on YouTube