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Indian Shrimp Curry

Shrimp sizzles in hot oil until just pink, then mingles with onions and a warm blend of ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, curry powder, paprika, and chili. Garlic and tomato sauce simmer into a silky, spiced sauce that coats each tender bite.

Indian Shrimp Curry
Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
224
Protein
28g
Carbs
11g
Fat
8g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
846mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon  canola oil (divided)
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup lite canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • cilantro and chili peppers, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add 2 teaspoons of the canola oil on high heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side then remove the shrimp from the pan.
  3. Add the remaining teaspoon of the canola oil to the skillet with the onions.
  4. Cook the onions for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add in the ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, chili powder, salt and garlic.
  6. Stir well, letting cook for 30 seconds then add in the tomato sauce and combine.
  7. Add in the coconut milk and shrimp to the pan and stir well.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and chili peppers if desired.