Chili Shrimp Recipe

Name: Chili Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 -32 raw jumbo shrimp, shell on (6-8 per person); ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 5 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 5 cm piece ginger, scraped and finely sliced; 12 green pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced; 14 red pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced; 14 yellow pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced; 4 -5 scallions, finely sliced; 1 -2 green chili pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced; 1 ½ tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

20 -32 raw jumbo shrimp, shell on (6-8 per person)
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
5 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 cm piece ginger, scraped and finely sliced
12 green pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced
14 red pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced
14 yellow pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced
4 -5 scallions, finely sliced
1 -2 green chili pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced
1 ½ tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
Place the shrimp in a non-metallic bowl and add the turmeric, chili powder, a pinch of salt and the lemon juice.
2
Cover and chill for no more than 2 hours.
3
Heat the wok over a high heat.
4
Add the oil and as it begins to smoke, add the cumin seeds, garlic and ginger.
5
Stir until the garlic is lightly coloured, taking care not to let it brown.
6
Add the marinated shrimp and, keeping the heat on high, cook for 4-5 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice so that all the shrimp touch the base of the pan.
7
Take care not to agitate the pan too much, otherwise the shrimp will release too much liquid.
8
Add the peppers, scallions and chili.
9
Fry for a further minute or so.
10
Once the shrimp are cooked through, add the cilantro.
11
Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary, then serve hot with naan bread, rice or noodles.

1151

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 -32 raw jumbo shrimp, shell on (6-8 per person), ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chili Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Shrimp

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