Indian Shrimp Curry Recipe

Name: Indian Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 fresh serrano chiles (2 ounces total); 20 fresh curry leaves; 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 pound tomatoes, chopped; 2 1/2 ounces finely grated fresh or dried unsweetened coconut (1 cup; visit gourmet.com for how to extract meat from fresh coconut); 2 pounds large shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined; Accompaniment: white rice

Servings: persons

6 to 8 fresh serrano chiles (2 ounces total)
20 fresh curry leaves
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 ounces finely grated fresh or dried unsweetened coconut (1 cup; visit gourmet.com for how to extract meat from fresh coconut)
2 pounds large shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined
Accompaniment: white rice

1
Quarter chiles lengthwise (seed and devein if you want less heat). Cook chiles, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until very fragrant and chiles are just softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Reduce heat to medium and add spices, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until mustard seeds just begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and coconut, then cook, covered, until tomatoes are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook, uncovered, stirring, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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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: 6 to 8 fresh serrano chiles (2 ounces total), 20 fresh curry leaves, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger, and more.

Yes, Indian 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.

Indian Shrimp Curry

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