Bon Appetit/October 2004

Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Curry

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons mustard seeds (preferably black mustard seeds) 4 large plum tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
6 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced serrano chiles with seeds
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined 3/4 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Indian red chili powder or cayenne pepper 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk 5 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided



1 Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds. Saute until seeds begin to crackle, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and chiles. Saute until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp; saute until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes.
2 Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add turmeric, salt, and chili powder to same skillet; stir 1 minute. Add 1-1/2 cups coconut milk. simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Return shrimp and any juices to skillet. Add 4 tablespoons cilantro. Stir to blend, adding more coconut milk to thin sauce if too thick. Season curry with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve over pilaf.

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