Indian Butter Shrimp

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4.8

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    224 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Indian Butter Shrimp

Tender and juicy Indian butter shrimp cooked in a creamy buttery masala sauce that is to die for. Serve with basmati rice or fresh naan and enjoy this tasty meal in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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Marinate

  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, tail removed and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder or paprika
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

To make butter sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 10 - 15 cashews
  • 1 tsp red chili powder or paprika
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • Cilantro, to garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients mentioned on “to marinate”. Coat the shrimp well and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to marinate.
  2. Heat a skillet on a medium flame with a tablespoon of butter. Add the marinated shrimps to the skillets and cook them for 4-5 minutes. Once done remove them to a plate and keep it aside.
  3. To the same skillet add the remaining tablespoon of butter, add in the garlic, ginger, cashews, and onions. Cook until the onions turn translucent and then add the chopped tomatoes.
  4. Once the tomatoes turn mushy add the spice powders; red chili powder, garam masala, sugar, and salt. Saute for a minute and add ¼ cup water to avoid burning the spices.
  5. Remove from heat and blend them on a food processor or immersion blender to a smooth puree.
  6. Return to the stove and cook the sauce for 5 minutes. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce.
  7. Add in another ¼ cup of water to the sauce and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  8. Finally, add the heavy cream and cilantro and off the flame.
  9. Serve the butter shrimp over the cooked basmati rice and naan.
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Notes

  • Pro Tip: If you will be serving this dish with rice, get the rice started cooking before you begin making the shrimp so they are ready at the same time!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 757mg (32%) Potassium 251mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 757mg 32%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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