Indian Shrimp

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Indian

A flavorful Indian shrimp curry with coconut milk, aromatic spices, and fresh cilantro, perfect for a quick, vibrant meal that pairs well with puff pastry or rice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c. onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, crushed or grated
  • 1 green chili, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • 2 c. coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan and add the chopped onions until they are golden brown.
  2. Reduce the heat and add chopped garlic, crushed ginger, and chopped green chili; sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Add ground coriander, turmeric, coconut milk, and salt to the saucepan.
  4. Cook the sauce until it thickens, approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Stir in the shrimp and simmer until they are cooked through and turn pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  7. Stir in the chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) and serve on puff pastry squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

591 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16g 32% DV
Total Fat 37.2g 48% DV
Carbs 68.3g 25% DV
Fiber 26.6g 95% DV
Sugar 5.2g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10234.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1202.5mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 45mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 236.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 72.5mg 81% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 427mg 33% DV
Iron 15mg 84% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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