Shrimp with Masala and Coconut

Carianne's Note:

This was from Bon Apetit Sept 2001. Very very good. We adjusted the recipe to make it lower in fat. This makes a lot, but you'll want the leftovers!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs large shrimp (uncooked, peeled, and deveined)
• 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
• ½ cup fresh cilantro , chopped
• ¼ cup chopped green onion (green part only)
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. For the masala (this can be done a day ahead).
2. Heat 2 T oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Saute onions until golden (about 20 mins).
4. Add garlic and dry spices, stir for 1 minute.
5. Cool.
6. Puree tomatoes and yogurt in food processor until almost smooth; add onions and puree until almost smooth.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. FOR SHRIMP.
9. Heat 2 T oil in BIG deep skillet over medium heat.
10. Add shrimp, saute 2 minutes.
11. Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice, and prepared masala.
12. Simmer until shrimp are opaque in center (about 3 minutes).
13. Season and serve over jasmine rice.

Reviews

[graffeetee]

these flavors blend so well! the end result is more subtle than you might imagine with all the spices in it. i will definitely make this again, and perhaps add a bit more cayenne. i am going to have the leftovers for my lunch today. everyone is going to be jealous when they smell this!

[evelyn/athens]

I made the big mistake of halving this recipe and nearly missed out on tasting it as DH had piled most of it onto his plate! It is delicious. Spicy in a warm, not hot, way, with a lovely gravy. I highly recommend this wonderful dish to anyone who enjoys Indian food. I just don't see how 2 lbs of shrimp can feed 8 though when 1 lb barely fed 2 - it's just too good!