Malabar Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Meen Molee) Recipe

Name: Malabar Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Meen Molee)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of light vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon or more of ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric; 2 tablespoons of julienned fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon thinly sliced garlic; 1 tablespoon or more of julienned green chilies; 12 fresh or dried kari leaves or 2 bay leaves; 1 cup shredded scallions, both the white and green part into 2-inch pieces; 1 pound of large shrimps, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup rich coconut milk or cream; Juice of 1/2 lime; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; Kari or cilantro sprig for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons of light vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon or more of ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
2 tablespoons of julienned fresh ginger
1 teaspoon thinly sliced garlic
1 tablespoon or more of julienned green chilies
12 fresh or dried kari leaves or 2 bay leaves
1 cup shredded scallions, both the white and green part into 2-inch pieces
1 pound of large shrimps, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup rich coconut milk or cream
Juice of 1/2 lime
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kari or cilantro sprig for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add coriander, red pepper, mustard, turmeric, ginger, garlic, green chilies, kari leaves, and scallions, in this order.
3
Saute stirring for 3 minutes or until the scallions are wilted.
4
Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they lose the pink color.
5
Stir in the coconut milk and cook until the sauce is heated through.
6
Turn off heat.
7
Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and serve.
8
Serve garnished with the herb.

290

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons of light vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon or more of ground red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard, and more.

Yes, Malabar Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Meen Molee) 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.

Malabar Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Meen Molee)

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