Mangalore Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Mangalore Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or black mustard seeds; 6 fresh or 10 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional); 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or black mustard seeds
6 fresh or 10 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional)
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
Salt to taste

1
Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry on paper towels.
2
Put them in a bowl and sprinkle with the cayenne, turmeric, mustard powder, and lemon juice.
3
Stir gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5
When the shrimp have marinated, combine the oil, cumin or mustard seeds, and curry leaves, if using, in a large wok, frying pan, or kadai over medium-high heat.
6
Cover, if using mustard seeds (the seeds splatter and pop), and cook until the cumin darkens and/or you hear the mustard seeds crackle, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, 30 seconds, stirring often.
8
Add the chopped scallion and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink all over, about 1 minute.
9
Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

159

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Mangalore Fried Shrimp 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.

Mangalore Fried Shrimp

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