Spicy Goan Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Goan Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried red Thai chiles; 12 whole black peppercorns; 8 whole cloves; One 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled; 6 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons good-quality wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; Sea salt; 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined raw medium shrimp; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

6 dried red Thai chiles
12 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
One 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons good-quality wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Sea salt
1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined raw medium shrimp
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Grind the chiles, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and cumin in a spice grinder.
2
Pulse the ginger, garlic and vinegar in a blender until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender often.
3
In a small bowl, combine the ground spices and garlic paste with the brown sugar and a generous pinch of salt.
4
Rub this paste over the shrimp and let marinate for 30 minutes.
5
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in each of 2 large skillets.
6
Add half of the shrimp to each pan in a single layer and saute over high heat until golden and just opaque throughout, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
7
Transfer to a platter, garnish with lime wedges and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 dried red Thai chiles, 12 whole black peppercorns, 8 whole cloves, One 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Spicy Goan 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.

Spicy Goan Shrimp

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