Shrimp Sekuwa
(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 for basting
• Bamboo skewers, pre-soaked overnight

Marinade:

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

Cooking Instructions:

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 achar.