Indian-Spiced ShrimpRomulo Yanes
Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min
Recipe information
Total Time
40 min
Yield
Makes 4 main-course servings
Ingredients
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño, including seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1 lb tomatoes (3 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped if desired
Preparation
Step 1
Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add jalapeño, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until jalapeño is softened and garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, salt, and turmeric (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add shrimp and cook, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of cilantro. Serve sprinkled with remaining cilantro.
