Shrimp Masala Recipes

SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion until golden, about 20 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, and chili powder, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Add water and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.

PUNJABI-STYLE MASALA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and red chiles and cook, stirring, until the fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the coriander, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until dark and fragrant, about 3 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until somewhat soft, about 3 minutes. (You can make the sauce up to this point a day ahead.)
• When ready to serve, heat the sauce over high heat. As soon as it starts to bubble on the edges, add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turns opaque. Lower the heat, gradually stir in the yogurt, and gently heat it through. (Don't bring it to a boil or the yogurt may separate.) Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with the cilantro and green chiles. Serve.

SPICY SHRIMP MASALA

Steps:

• Pat shrimp dry, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• Heat ghee over medium heat in a wok or large (12-inch) frying pan until it has melted, about 30 seconds. Add ginger, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add chile powder, cumin, turmeric and Thai green chiles. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and start to stick to the wok, about 15 minutes. Add coconut milk if you like it saucy.
• Add shrimp. Stir so that shrimp are evenly coated, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally so the shrimp cook evenly, until the shrimp turn pink and appear firm, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, garam masala, cilantro and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Serve with roti, store-bought pita or by itself.

SPICED INDIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; sprinkle with garam masala. Add to skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until opaque, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add onion and ginger; cook, stirring, until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add marinara; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cream and shrimp with any accumulated juices. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over couscous, topped with scallions.

SHRIMP WITH SPICY MASALA

Steps:

• To make the masala: heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat.
• Add in onions and saute for about 20 minutes until deep golden brown.
• Add in garlic and all the spices; stir for about 1 minute; cool to lukewarm.
• Puree the tomatoes with juice and the yogurt in a processor until ALMOST smooth.
• Add in the onion mixture and puree just enough to combine.
• Season the masala with salt and pepper.
• At this point you can cover and refrigerate overnight.
• To make the shrimp: heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in shrimp and saute until partially cooked (about 2 minutes).
• Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice and prepared marsala; simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque in the center, stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve over basmati rice.

SHRIMP MASALA

Steps:

• Pulse garlic, ginger, and water into a paste in a blender. Season shrimp with salt.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook shrimp, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Working in batches, cook okra for 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet if needed. Cook shallot and chile for 1 minute. Add garlic paste and garam masala. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute. Return shrimp to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Add okra; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt.