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Indian Shrimp Curry

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespooncanola oil divided
  • 1 poundshrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoonground ginger
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsground turmeric
  • 1 teaspooncurry powder
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1/2 teaspoonchili powder
  • 2 clovesgarlic minced
  • 115 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cuplite canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
  • cilantro and chili peppers for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the canola oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook about 1 minute per side, until pink and opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil to the skillet.
  • Add the finely chopped 1/2 yellow onion and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt. Stir continuously and cook about 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant.
  • Pour in the 15-ounce can of tomato sauce and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup lite canned coconut milk and return the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce, and cook just until the shrimp are heated through (about 1–2 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro and chili peppers if desired. Serve.