Indian Spiced Shrimp

Modified from HuffPost Taste -- Serve with flat bread like Naan or Pita, or with white rice and steamed vegetables.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 1⁄2 inches  piece ginger (about the thickness of a thumb, peeled and minced)
• 3  garlic cloves (minced)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  shallots (slivered)
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  large raw shrimp (shelled and cleaned)
•  lemons or  lime wedge
•  cilantro leaf
•  flat bread (optional)
•  cooked rice (optional)

Directions

1. Marinate shrimp in 1 1/2 T olive oil, curry powder, cumin, minced ginger, minced garlic, cayenne, and salt for 1/2 hour.
2. Saute shallots in oil, in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add shrimp mixture and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lemon or lime wedges and flat bread, or over rice.