Name: Shrimp with Spiced Masala and Coconut Milk
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Serve over steamed basmati rice. Garam masala, a spice mixture, is available at Indian markets and some supermarkets.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Masala

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups chopped onions

4 large garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

Shrimp

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

1 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped green onion tops

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

For masala:
Step 1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until deep golden, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and all spices; stir 1 minute. Cool to lukewarm. Puree tomatoes with juices and yogurt in processor until almost smooth. Add onion mixture; puree until almost smooth. Season masala to taste with salt and pepper. (Masala can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
For shrimp:
Step 2
Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until partially cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice, and prepared masala. Simmer until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

TagsIndian South Asian Asian Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Coconut Milk Canned Tomato Tomato Vegetable Yogurt Dairy Onion Root Vegetable Main Dinner Gluten Free Quick Easy Weeknight Meals Food Processor Bon Appétit

Recipe information

Ingredients

Masala

Shrimp

Preparation

For masala:

Step 1

For shrimp:

Step 2

Recipe notes