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Authentic and Easy Shrimp Curry
Authentic and easy shrimp curry brings home-style South Indian flavors from a cherished family recipe that's both simple and quick to prepare. This traditional preparation showcases how coastal South Indian families prepare fresh seafood with aromatic spices and coconut. The family recipe ensures authentic flavors that have been passed down through generations of South Indian cooking. This simple preparation method makes restaurant-quality shrimp curry accessible for busy weeknight dinners. The quick cooking time preserves the delicate texture of shrimp while infusing them with traditional South Indian spice blends that create unforgettable flavors.
This is a home-style South Indian shrimp curry recipe from my husband’s family. It is simple and quick to make. It contains no coconut so is not sweet, just mostly juicy and as hot as you like it. Serve with basmati rice or an Indian flatbread.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
10 fresh curry leaves (Optional)
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
⅔ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon garam masala
chopped fresh cilantro to taste
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 268 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 268 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 277mg | 92% |
| Sodium 734mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 31g | 61% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 104mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 376mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
