Shrimp Masala Recipe

Name: Shrimp Masala
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds; 1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced; 2 teaspoons Ground Garlic; 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves, Divided; 3 whole Red Chillies, Crushed; 2 teaspoons Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1 pinch Turmeric; 1 Tablespoon Vinegar; 1 whole Medium Tomato, Diced; 1 pound Large Shrimp, Shelled And Deveined; 1 teaspoon Salt (or More To Taste); 1/2 cups Grated Coconut Or Dried Unsweetened Coconut; 2 whole Red Chilies

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced
2 teaspoons Ground Garlic
2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
2 sprigs Curry Leaves, Divided
3 whole Red Chillies, Crushed
2 teaspoons Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1 pinch Turmeric
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 whole Medium Tomato, Diced
1 pound Large Shrimp, Shelled And Deveined
1 teaspoon Salt (or More To Taste)
1/2 cups Grated Coconut Or Dried Unsweetened Coconut
2 whole Red Chilies

1
Heat oil in skillet.
2
When oil is hot, temper (fry) mustard seeds.
3
On medium heat, saute onions until translucent.
4
Add garlic, ginger and cook until soft and lightly browned.
5
Add 1 curry leaf sprig.
6
Add crushed chillies, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, stirring until cooked and oil separates from the masala.
7
Stir in vinegar and cook until liquid is slightly reduced.
8
Stir in the tomatoes, cook until wilted and soft.
9
Add the shrimp, stir and evenly turn.
10
Add salt.
11
Cook shrimp through, turning once or twice, about 4-5 minutes per side.
12
Take off heat.
13
In a separate sauce pan, fry the coconut and whole chillies and curry leaves of the remaining sprig.
14
Allow the coconut to get a toasted brown and take off heat.
15
Pour over the the shrimp.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Oil, 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds, 1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced, 2 teaspoons Ground Garlic, 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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