Shrimp Madras Recipe

Name: Shrimp Madras
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo or large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed; 1 teaspoon Curry Powder; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 24 fresh kari leaves, cut into chiffonade; or 1 tablespoon dried kari leaves, coarsely powdered; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup coconut milk, fresh or canned; Coarse salt to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 bunch (6 to 7 ounces) watercress, trimmed, rinsed, and patted dry

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds jumbo or large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed
1 teaspoon Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
24 fresh kari leaves, cut into chiffonade; or 1 tablespoon dried kari leaves, coarsely powdered
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup coconut milk, fresh or canned
Coarse salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 bunch (6 to 7 ounces) watercress, trimmed, rinsed, and patted dry

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Place the shrimp in a bowl.
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Add the Curry Powder, Garam Masala, kari leaves, garlic, and oil and crumble over shrimps.
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Heat a frying pan over high heat until very hot.
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Add the shrimps and sear, shaking and tossing, for 1 minute, or until they begin to turn pink and curl up.
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Whisk the tomato paste into the coconut milk and add to the shrimps.
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Continue to cook until the sauce is reduced to a glaze and the shrimps are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and turn off the heat.
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Spread the watercress on a plate and mound the shrimps on top of it.
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Serve immediately.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo or large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed, 1 teaspoon Curry Powder, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala, 24 fresh kari leaves, cut into chiffonade; or 1 tablespoon dried kari leaves, coarsely powdered, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Madras 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 Madras

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