Masala Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving ⓘ
- 1 serrano chile, minced ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon garam masala ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander ⓘ
- 1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds ⓘ
- Kosher salt ⓘ
- 2 scallions, chopped ⓘ
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, serrano, garam masala, cayenne, turmeric, mustard powder and coriander. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until deeply golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until curled and white throughout, about 2 minutes. Stir in the scallions and cilantro. Transfer the shrimp to plates and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
682
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Shellfish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).