Indian Curried Shrimp Recipes

AUTHENTIC AND EASY SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until browned. Mix in the curry leaves, then season with the ginger garlic paste, coriander and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary. Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.

INDIAN SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Add 2 teaspoons of the canola oil on high heat in a large skillet.
• Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side then remove the shrimp from the pan.
• Add the remaining teaspoon of the canola oil to the skillet with the onions.
• Cook the onions for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, chili powder, salt and garlic.
• Stir well, letting cook for 30 seconds then add in the tomato sauce and combine.
• Add in the coconut milk and shrimp to the pan and stir well.
• Garnish with cilantro and chili peppers if desired.

CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder; cook and stir 30-60 seconds longer or until shrimp turn pink., Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, serve with rice.

CURRIED SHRIMP BIRYANI

Steps:

• Put a rimmed baking sheet in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 475 degrees F. Add the shallots, drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter and season with salt; spread in a single layer. Roast until softened and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, butterfly the shrimp: Peel the shrimp; make a deep cut down the center of the shrimp's back from head to tail without cutting all the way through. Remove the vein with the tip of the knife. Open the shrimp along the cut so it lies flat. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Combine the remaining 5 tablespoons melted butter, the ginger, garlic, curry powder and garam masala in a separate large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice butter to the shrimp; add the paprika, season with salt and toss. Add the rice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup herbs to the remaining spice butter; toss.
• Add the shrimp to the baking sheet with the shallots and spread in a single layer. Top with the rice mixture in an even layer and drizzle with 1/4 cup water. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake until the rice is hot and the shrimp are cooked through, 16 to 18 minutes.
• Stir the shrimp and rice together with a fork. Season with salt and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup herbs. Top each serving with yogurt and cashews.

INDIAN SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Quarter chiles lengthwise (seed and devein if you want less heat). Cook chiles, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until very fragrant and chiles are just softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add spices, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until mustard seeds just begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and coconut, then cook, covered, until tomatoes are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cook, uncovered, stirring, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SOUTH INDIAN SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a wide pan over a medium heat and add a splash of oil. Throw in the cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds (leave the ground fenugreek until later if using).
• When the seeds start to pop add the garlic, ginger, curry leaves if using and onions.
• Cook gently for 10-15 mins or until the onions turn soft and golden.
• Add the lime zest, ground coriander, turmeric, ground fenugreek (if using), half the chili and after a few seconds, the tomatoes.
• Cook gently for 10 mins so you have a paste, then add 2 tablespoons of water and the coconut milk.
• Bring to the boil, add the shrimp and simmer for 5 mins until they are cooked.
• Season with sea salt, add the lime juice, transfer to bowls and sprinkle over the remaining chili and cilantro leaves.
• Serve.

CREAMY CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Sprinkle with curry powder; cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Stir in tomato paste. Gradually stir in water; then cream. , Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.

INDIAN SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and ground chile (see Note) to the onion and stir over low heat. Pour the tomatoes and coconut milk into the skillet; season with salt.
• Cook the mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir the shrimp, fresh cilantro, and dried cilantro into the sauce mixture; cook another 1 minute before serving.

INDIAN CURRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add ginger and curry powder; sauté 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk. Simmer 2 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer until opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

EASY CURRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat.
• Add the onions; cook and stir until browned.
• Mix in the curry leaves (or curry powder), then season with the ginger, garlic, coriander and salt.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque.
• Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary.
• Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.