Indian Shrimp With Ginger And Peas Recipe

Name: Indian Shrimp With Ginger And Peas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 2 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and diced; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 3 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3/4 cup peas (can be frozen); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and diced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup peas (can be frozen)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
In a food processor, combine garlic, ginger, and three tablespoons of water. Process until becomes a paste.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sautee until just turned pink, about 2 minutes depending on size.
3
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Add ginger garlic paste and turmeric to saute pan. Sautee, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, cilantro, green pepper, peas, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5
Season sauce with salt and pepper. Add shrimp back to pot and simmer until cooked through, about another 2 minutes. Correct seasoning if necessary.
6
Serve over basmati rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, 5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced, 2 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and diced, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Indian Shrimp With Ginger And Peas Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!