Curry shrimp is a popular dish in many parts of the world, especially in countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, India, and Thailand. The dish is made by marinating shrimp in a blend of spices, including curry powder, cumin, and coriander. The shrimp is then cooked in a mixture of onions, garlic, and peppers, and served with rice or other accompaniments.
The dish is known for its rich, complex flavor and is a favorite of many seafood lovers. The key to making a great curry shrimp dish is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to balance the flavors carefully. The blend of spices should be just right, with enough heat to give the dish a bit of a kick but not so much that it overwhelms the other flavors. The shrimp should be cooked just long enough to be tender and juicy but not overcooked, as this can make it tough and rubbery. With the right ingredients, technique, and attention to detail, curry shrimp can be a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time: 30minutes
Cook Time: 10minutes
Total Time: 40minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: East Indian
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp cleaned, seasoned and marinated
- 3 cloves garlic chopped finely
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 5 leaves chadon beni chopped finely
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp geera cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp masala powder
- 1 tsp saffron tumeric powder
- 3 potatoes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Note: You can season the shrimp similar to the curry goat.
Instructions
- Saute onion and garlic in the oil. Then mix the curry, geera, masala, and saffron (tumeric) in about 1/4 cup of water and pour into the pot. When the curry is nearly dried down, add the shrimp and coat evenly with the curry.
- Allow to cook a bit ( about 1 minute) in its juices then add 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot and simmer over a medium flame for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes add the chadon beni, salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. (Note: You can either use a whole hot pepper or pepper sauce).
- Peel and cut the potatoes in 8, then add to the shrimp. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
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Curry Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp cleaned, seasoned and marinated
- 3 cloves garlic chopped finely
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 5 leaves chadon beni chopped finely
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp geera cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp masala powder
- 1 tsp saffron tumeric powder
- 3 potatoes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Note: You can season the shrimp similar to the curry goat.
Instructions
- Saute onion and garlic in the oil. Then mix the curry, geera, masala, and saffron (tumeric) in about 1/4 cup of water and pour into the pot. When the curry is nearly dried down, add the shrimp and coat evenly with the curry.
- Allow to cook a bit ( about 1 minute) in its juices then add 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot and simmer over a medium flame for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes add the chadon beni, salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. (Note: You can either use a whole hot pepper or pepper sauce).
- Peel and cut the potatoes in 8, then add to the shrimp. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
