Madhur Jaffrey'S Shrimp In The Maharashtrian Manner

Name: Madhur Jaffrey'S Shrimp In The Maharashtrian Manner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb prawns medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled (no heads) or 12 -13 ounces peeled uncooked shrimp; 1 garlic clove, finely crushed; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons tamarind paste; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot red red chili powder (cayenne pepper); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, peeled, mashed lightly, but left whole; 4 ounces unsweetened coconut milk; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh coriander; 2 fresh hot green chili peppers, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb prawns medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled (no heads) or 12 -13 ounces peeled uncooked shrimp
1 garlic clove, finely crushed
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot red red chili powder (cayenne pepper)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled, mashed lightly, but left whole
4 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh coriander
2 fresh hot green chili peppers, finely chopped

1
Peel and devein shrimp if necessary.
2
Put them in a bowl.
3
Add crushed garlic, ginger, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt and chili powder (cayenne).
4
Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes (not longer , as raw ginger tends to affect the texture of the shrimp).
5
Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok over medium high heat.
6
When hot, put in the whole mashed cloves of garlic.
7
Stir until they brown lightly.
8
Now put in the shrimp.
9
Stir for 1 minute so that they also brown lightly.
10
Turn the heat to medium-low.
11
Put in the coconut milk, fresh coriander, and green chilies.
12
As soon as the sauce begins to simmer, turn off the heat and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb prawns medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled (no heads) or 12 -13 ounces peeled uncooked shrimp, 1 garlic clove, finely crushed, 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 3 tablespoons tamarind paste, and more.

Yes, Madhur Jaffrey'S Shrimp In The Maharashtrian Manner 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!