Quick to prepare, super flavorful, leftovers would be great next day but you won’t have any. Sorry about that.
MASALA SHRIMP
(inspired by many sources)
1 pound shrimp, large or jumbo, peeled and deveined
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp Garam masala
1/3 cup water
juice of half a lemon
1/2 tsp chaat masala mix (optional, but nice)
fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Heat the oil over a large sauté over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, and cook them for at least 5 minutes, stirring every once in a while, until they turn into a paste. Add the ginger and cook for a couple of minutes longer. Add all the seasonings up to garam masala. Stir well, add water and let it reduce gently for 5 minutes or so.
Add the shrimp, season with salt and chaat masala (if using). Cook until the shrimp is opaque, moving them often. Turn the heat off, drizzle the lemon juice and serve sprinkled with cilantro leaves.
ENJOY!
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Comments: Traditionally, the masala shrimp would be less saucy, the tomato mixture is reduced longer. I took a slightly different route, so decide which way pleases you. If you want a shrimp more intensely flavored and almost dry, start with 3 tomatoes instead of 4, and reduce the masala further. Chaat masala is a nice spice mix to have in your pantry if you are fond of Indian cuisine.
You can use this masala sauce to serve with chicken, pork, I bet even scallops could be pretty nice too. And it is ready so quickly, perfect for a busy weeknight.
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What an amazing looking dish. Very inspiring to see all your previous posts 🙂
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thank you! glad you enjoyed the posts….
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Oh yes yes yes. I adore shrimp and spices so this is going to be a treat. And definitely with chaat masala.
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chaat masala is truly unique! Love it!
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Lovely variation on the theme ! But little ‘heat’ and and a promise of heaps of taste besides an appetizing appearance . . . shall definitely try next time there are fresh prawns in the kitchen and report back . . . this is SO my kind of food . . . hugs . . .
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I am very fond of this type of recipe too….. quick to make, delivering high flavor!
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This looks amazing!
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for such a simple prep, it was quite delicious! goes into our rotation for sure
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I actually have all the ingredients except the fresh ginger (had to toss the hand that had gone mushy) and I’ll use canned tomatoes. I knew that chaat masala would come in handy. 🙂
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I love finding new ways to use a special spice mix!
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