Shrimp Masala Recipe

Name: Shrimp Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds; Seeds from 1 cardamom pod; 1/8 teaspoon anise seeds; 1 whole clove; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; One 1/2-inch piece of cinnamon stick, broken; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; Salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 10 fresh curry leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; One 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced paper-thin; 1/2 cup canned whole tomatoes with juice, chopped; 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined; Salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
Seeds from 1 cardamom pod
1/8 teaspoon anise seeds
1 whole clove
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
One 1/2-inch piece of cinnamon stick, broken
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 fresh curry leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
One 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced paper-thin
1/2 cup canned whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt

1
In a spice grinder, combine the coriander, cardamom and anise seeds with the clove, crushed red pepper, cinnamon and peppercorns and grind to a fine powder.
2
Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic and turmeric.
3
Season the masala paste with salt.
4
In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
5
Add the curry leaves and cook over moderately high heat until they sizzle, about 10 seconds.
6
Add the garlic, onion and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the masala paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and their juice and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
9
Add the shrimp to the skillet in an even layer and season with salt.
10
Simmer, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes, then serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, Seeds from 1 cardamom pod, 1/8 teaspoon anise seeds, 1 whole clove, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Masala 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 Masala

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