Shrimp Masala Recipe
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Shrimp Masala Recipe
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Tasty and tender shrimp masala curry cooked in a rustic Indian sauce made with onions and tomatoes, along with aromatics such as ginger, garlic and spices. Make this authentic Indian curry with shrimp or prawns, and enjoy with a side of naan or rice!
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Ingredients
For Marinade
- 1 pound Shrimp cleaned, defrost before cooking
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
For masala
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (Rai)
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 1 green chili optional
- 1 cup onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3/4 cup tomato diced
- 1/4 cup water
- cilantro to garnish
Spices for sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly crushed
Instructions
Marinate the Shrimp
- Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix well. Add shrimp. Stir and coat with the marinade on all sides. Let is rest 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Prepare the sauce
- To a large pan, add the oil. Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili. Then add sliced onions, ginger, garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add tomato, spices and mix well.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Add marinated shrimp and water. Stir well and let the curry cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp is just cooked. Do not overcook.
- Garnish with cilantro. Shrimp masala is ready. Enjoy with basmati rice and naan.
- You can add a tempering of curry leaves and mustard seeds on top.
Notes
- Marination: Do not marinate the shrimp for longer than 30 minutes. Being delicate in nature, the lime juice can destroy the texture if left for longer.
- Sauce: Cook the masala/ gravy slowly till the oil oozes out on the sides of the pan.
- Make it mild: If you don't like heat, use paprika or kashmiri red chili powder which are mild and skip the green chili.
- Do not overcook: Remember not to overcook the shrimp. Over-cooking can cause the shrimp to dry out and result in a chewy- rubbery texture.
- Finishing: A little lime juice when squeezed on top will enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1286mg
(54%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
887IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1286mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 887IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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