SHRIMP WITH YOGURT AND FRESH CORIANDER SAUCE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



SHRIMP WITH YOGURT AND FRESH CORIANDER SAUCE image

Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds shrimp
1 cup plain yogurt, drained for 5 minutes in cheesecloth
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound small white mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro).

Steps:

  • 1. Shell and devein the shrimp. Rinse well and drain. Pat dry. 2. Combine the yogurt, cayenne, garlic, turmeric, salt, cumin and caraway seeds in a bowl. Add the shrimp and blend well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use 3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add th shrimp mixture and coriander and cook, stirring gently, until the shrimp change color, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Serve hot.

There are no comments yet!