Coconut Curry Shrimp (Mchuzi Wa Kamba)

Name: Coconut Curry Shrimp (Mchuzi Wa Kamba)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 907.18-1133.98 g shrimp (peeled); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 onion (chopped); 2 red bell peppers (chopped-green pepper can be substituted); 7 garlic cloves (minced); 236.59 ml tomatoes (seeded & chopped); 354.88 ml coconut milk; 9.85-14.78 ml garam masala (curry powder); 14.79-29.58 ml tamarind paste (lemon juice can be substituted)

Submitted by BakinBaby

"One of many traditional Swahilli-seafood dishes from Zanzibar Island. The use of Indian-style curry is indicative of Zanzibar's history as a crossroads of trade. This recipe comes from mormon.org"

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

907.18-1133.98 g shrimp (peeled)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion (chopped)
2 red bell peppers (chopped-green pepper can be substituted)
7 garlic cloves (minced)
236.59 ml tomatoes (seeded & chopped)
354.88 ml coconut milk
9.85-14.78 ml garam masala (curry powder)
14.79-29.58 ml tamarind paste (lemon juice can be substituted)

directions

Heat 2 T. oil in skillet over high heat, sear shrimp for a few seconds, add salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium, add onion and peppers, saute until translucent; add garlic and saute 1-2 minute more.
Add tomatoes, coconut milk,curry, tamarind paste, salt & pepper, bring to a boil; then reduce to low for 6-8 minute.
Serve with rice or boiled potatoes.