Indian Shrimp with Ginger and Peas

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 2 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and diced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup peas, can be frozen
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Add the garlic, ginger, and 3 tablespoons of water to a food processor, then blend until the mixture turns into a smooth paste.
2. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté just until they turn pink, about 2 minutes depending on size.
3. Lift the shrimp out with a slotted spoon and put them aside.
4. Spoon the ginger garlic paste and turmeric into the same sauté pan. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomato paste, cilantro, green pepper, peas, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Taste the sauce and season it with salt and pepper. Return the shrimp to the pan and simmer until they are cooked through, about another 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve over basmati rice.