EASY CURRIED SHRIMP

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My best friend is Indian and I got this from her. It is simple, authentic, and very flavorful. The ingredients can be easily tweaked to please even the most finicky of cooks. Very versatile and tasty!

Provided by OohLaLa

Categories Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
10 fresh curry leaves (optional) or 10 curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2/3 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup water (or less if adding frozen cooked shrimp)
1 teaspoon garam masala
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat.
Add the onions; cook and stir until browned.
Mix in the curry leaves (or curry powder), then season with the ginger, garlic, coriander and salt.
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water.
Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque.
Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary.
Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.

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