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5/25/12

Indian 5-Spice Shrimp

Another Sunday, another theme dinner, another visit to Chez and another stellar recipe for you to try.  This time we delve into all things Indian.

Both tasty and visually pleasing, this dish is one that, provided you like seafood, is worth trying out. Enjoy – Chez


• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
• 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 1/2 cups cooked rice
• Cilantro sprigs

Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Grind ginger and garlic into a paste; add it and remaining spices and tomatoes to pan; simmer 5 minutes. In a separate pan, sauté shrimp 30 seconds. Add sauce and stir continuously on high heat, 2 or 3 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates. Serve with rice. Garnish with cilantro.