Goan Shrimp Curry
This Goan Shrimp Curry is creamy, fragrant, and packed with bold Indian spices. Serve it over rice with fresh cilantro and lime for a vibrant, satisfying meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Pound shrimp peeled and cleaned
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Pinch chili powder
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Pinch cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- ¾ Cup heavy cream or coconut cream
For serving
- rice cooked, optional for serving
- lime wedges optional, for serving
- cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the curry powder and chili powder. Sear the shrimp for about 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Add the rest of the oil to the same pan, and cook the onion until softened, around 5 minutes. Add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the tamarind paste and all of the spices, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook the sauce over medium-high heat for about five minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a low simmer.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve with rice, topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 919IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
