Shrimp With Spiced Masala and Coconut Milk

Ashley U's Note:

Serve over basmati rice.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

MASALA

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups onions , chopped
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (IN JUICE)
• 1 cup plain yogurt

SHRIMP

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs uncooked large shrimp , peeled, deveined
• 1 (13 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• ½ cup cilantro , chopped
• ¼ cup green onion top , chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onions; saute until deep golden, for about 20 minutes.
3. Add garlic and all spices; saute for 1 minute.
4. Cool to lukewarm.
5. Puree tomatoes with juice and yogurt in processor until almost smooth.
6. Add onion mixture; puree until almost smooth.
7. Season masala to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Heat oil in a heavy large deep skillet over medium-high.
9. Add shrimp and saute until partially cooked, for about 2 minutes.
10. Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice and prepared masala.
11. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
12. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Shalabhanjika]

I made this for my family while visiting and everyone loved it. Pretty easy to make and good for when you want Indian food but don't have an extensive spice collection.

[Chef #795458]

I made this because I had some leftover coconut milk and yogurt to use up. Halfway through I discovered both had gone bad. I ended up using some low fat sour cream instead and it was fantastic. I don't like to rate recipes unless I follow them exactly, but the spice ratio is excellent and I just wanted to rate it anyways!

[Pamela]

My husband and I loved this dish. We had quite a bit of sauce left over, but it was so good that I froze just the sauce. I believe I can stir fry some shrimp as the recipe suggests and add the defrosted sauce for another meal. I followed the recipe and made no changes.