Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 large English cucumber (1 pound)halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1 medium jalapenohalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method

  • Light a grill.
  • In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the curry powder, cayenne, ginger and coriander and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the shrimp over moderately high heat until slightly charred and white throughout, about 2 minutes per side.
  • In a medium bowl mix the yogurt with the mint, cilantro, cumin seeds and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Stir in the cucumber and jalapeno, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the grilled shrimp with the cucumber salad and lemon wedges.