Shrimp Curry – Indian

Copied from Allrecipes.com.  This shrimp curry is subtle, yet richly flavored that also compliments prawns.  Serve with rice.  Serves 8

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 cups rice – prepared

  • 4 Tbsp – Peanut Oil
  • 1 Sweet onion – finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic – finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger – finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp – ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp – ground cumin
  • 2 tsp – paprika
  • 1 tsp – cayenne

  • 28 oz can – chopped tomatoes
  • 14 oz can – coconut milk
  • 2 tsp – salt
  • 4 Tbsp fresh cilantro – chopped with half stems
  • 2 lb shrimp – shelled

Prepare 2 cups of rice per directions.

 Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onions and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic and ginger and stir into onion mix, then add turmeric, cumin, paprika and cayenne.  Stir into mixture and to bloom spices, about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, coconut milk and salt.  Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bring sauce to hard boil.  Add cilantro and stir into mixture.  Add shrimp for 3 minutes stirring to cover until cooked, then remove from heat.  Serve over rice.

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