Creamy Shrimp Curry Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste (see Notes); 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 1 or 2 green cardamom pods; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and de-veined; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste (see Notes)
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 or 2 green cardamom pods
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and de-veined
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet and add the onions and cook on medium-low heat for at least 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
(The objective is to let these sweat and turn into a pale golden saucy state.)
3
Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and chilies and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is cooked and aromatic.
4
Increase the heat to medium and add the cardamom pods, sour cream, shrimp, turmeric, and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture begins to bubble.
5
Add 1/2 cup water and cook for 6 minutes, until the mixture is nice and thick and the shrimp are cooked through.
6
Stir in the cilantro.
7
Enjoy over white rice.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste (see Notes), 1 teaspoon garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shrimp Curry 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.

Creamy Shrimp Curry

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