Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 

1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated 

1 large garlic clove, grated 

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (about 2 lemons) 

2 teaspoons tandoori-masala seasoning 

1 teaspoon turmeric 

3/4 teaspoon chili powder 

3/4 teaspoon curry powder 

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 

2 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil 

48 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact 

Black sesame seeds, for garnish 

Preparation

Whisk together all ingredients except shrimp and sesame seeds in a large nonreactive bowl. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate, and let marinate, tossing shrimp occasionally, 2 to 3 hours.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook shrimp in batches (do not crowd skillet), turning once, until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Discard marinade. Sprinkle shrimp with sesame seeds.