4.8 from 27 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients mentioned on “to marinate”. Coat the shrimp well and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to marinate.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and blend them on a food processor or immersion blender to a smooth puree.
- Return to the stove and cook the sauce for 5 minutes. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce.
- Add in another ¼ cup of water to the sauce and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
- Finally, add the heavy cream and cilantro and off the flame.
- 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
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
% 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.