Curried Indian Shrimp

Submitted by ChefDebs

"I love curries, this one turns out nicely."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt

• for the shrimp

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs raw large shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

1. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a nonstick skillet over med heat and saute the onions until golden. add garlic and all the spices and cook for 1 minute Cool until warm. Puree tomatoes and their juices with the yoghurt until smooth.
2. Add onion mix and puree to almost smooth, season with salt and pepper.
3. This can be made one day in advance. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy ,deep skillet over med/high heat and saute the shrimp for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice and prepared tomato sauce.
6. Simmer for a furthur 4 mins , until shrimp are pink in the middle.
7. Serve with basmati rice.

Reviews

[Naugahyde]

Thoroughly enjoyed this recipe. All that ate it were raving.