Indian Shrimp with Ginger and Peas Recipe
-
Category
Main Dish
-
Cusine
Indian
What do you need?
How to make?
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
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
In a food processor, combine garlic, ginger, and three tablespoons of water. Process until becomes a paste. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sautée until just turned pink, about 2 minutes depending on size. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add ginger garlic paste and turmeric to sauté pan. Sautée, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, cilantro, green pepper, peas, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water. Simmer for 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Add shrimp back to pot and simmer until cooked through, about another 2 minutes. Correct seasoning if necessary. Serve over basmati rice.