Sri Lankan Shrimp Curry
A delicious spicy Shrimp Curry from the island nation of Sri Lanka.
Servings: 4
Calories: 419.21kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon red chile powder cayenne pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seed
- 6 curry leaves
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sri Lankan curry powder
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the turmeric, 2 teaspoons of the chile powder and salt.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp and flash fry them for a few minutes, just until they get a little color. Remove and set aside.
- Add the fenugreek, curry leaves and onion to the pan. Saute until the onions are softened. Add ginger and garlic and fry for 1 minute. Add the rest of the chile and the curry powder. Fry for 1 more minute.
- Add coconut milk and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add tamarind and mix well.
- Return shrimp to pan and cook for a few minutes until cooked through, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 419.21kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.51g | Protein: 18.84g | Fat: 34.21g | Saturated Fat: 17.55g | Sodium: 715.48mg | Fiber: 3.89g | Sugar: 2.4g
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