Shrimp Curry (South Indian)
A delicious South Indian inspired Shrimp Curry recipe that mingles spicy, sweet, and creamy! Bursting with flavor and a guaranteed winner, it's also easy to make and is ready to serve in just over 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined (if desired remove the tails or leave them on for a more elegant appearance)
- juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 medium yellow onion , finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoons finely minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons quality curry powder (either mild or madras according to preference)
- OR homemade curry powder (click link for our BEST curry powder recipe)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 14 ounces can crushed tomatoes or passata
- 14 ounces full fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup quality chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon mango chutney , for a touch of sweetness (can substitute apricot or peach preserves)
- OR homemade mango chutney (click link for our BEST homemade mango chutney recipe)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp and lime juice in a bowl and let sit for a few minutes while you're gathering the other ingredients.Heat ghee or oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and fry about 2 minutes on each side or until opaque. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add the seasonings and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, and mango chutney. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and more lime juice to taste. Discard bay leaf. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer for a minute or until the sauce is slightly thickened. Add the shrimp and heat through.
- Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice, naan bread, and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1373mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 6mg
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