Shrimp Masala Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
This recipe begins by marinating cleaned shrimp in lime juice, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, and salt, enhancing their flavor and color. The sauce starts with sautéing mustard seeds, curry leaves, and optional green chili in oil, followed by onions, ginger, and garlic until translucent. Adding diced tomatoes and spices creates a masala base that is cooked until softened and oil begins to separate along the pan edges.
The marinated shrimp and water are added to the sauce and cooked just until the shrimp turn opaque, preserving tenderness. Overcooking is avoided to keep the shrimp from becoming chewy. Cilantro garnish adds freshness, and optional tempering with curry leaves and mustard seeds can be added as a final touch.
The dish offers vibrant, mellow heat from Kashmiri chili and turmeric balanced by the acidic lime and tomato. It is traditionally served with basmati rice or naan, providing a complete meal with complementing textures and flavors.
Marinating time, choice of chili heat, and careful cooking are crucial to maintain shrimp texture and flavor. The recipe includes tips for mild heat modification and avoiding overcooking. A squeeze of lime at serving heightens the overall taste profile.
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 turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
For masala
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds aka 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 turmeric powder ground, aka 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
- Limit shrimp marinating time to no more than 30 minutes to prevent texture degradation from lime juice.
- Cook the masala sauce slowly until oil begins to separate at the pan edges for better flavor development.
- Use mild Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika and omit green chili for a less spicy version.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent it from becoming rubbery and dry.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice at the end to brighten and enhance the dish's flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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