Shrimp Curry Recipe

Name: Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw shrimp in shells (fresh or frozen, a bag of frozen, already peeled and deveined shrimp can make it easier!); 2 medium onions; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 limes; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt; 12-1 cup diced celery

Servings: persons

2 lbs raw shrimp in shells (fresh or frozen, a bag of frozen, already peeled and deveined shrimp can make it easier!)
2 medium onions
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 limes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt
12-1 cup diced celery

1
Peel the shrimp, or if frozen, soak in cold water for about 1 hour.
2
Peel the onions and cut into wafer-thin slices.
3
Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
4
When golden brown, add the onion slices; they will brown quickly.
5
Remove them with a slotted spoon to a plate.
6
Add curry powder to the butter remaining in the pan and stir until well mixed.
7
Place crushed garlic in a small bowl with 3 tablespoons water and the juice of the limes.
8
Add turmeric and ginger; stir well.
9
Return the browned onions to the curry and butter& heat.
10
Pour in the water and lime juice mixture all at once; stir fast.
11
Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir while bringing to a boil, let simmer uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
12
At this point, add the shrimp and salt to taste and as much celery as you like.
13
Remove immediately from the heat.
14
Pour into a dish and serve, or cover and let cool to refrigerate.
15
If you choose to make it ahead of time, when you reheat it, do not let it boil.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs raw shrimp in shells (fresh or frozen, a bag of frozen, already peeled and deveined shrimp can make it easier!), 2 medium onions, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, 2 tablespoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Curry

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