SHRIMP WITH CURRY SAUCE

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The curry and tomato sauce here is made from the liquid the shrimp are poached in.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound large shrimp
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 3-inch piece fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger
8 cardamom pods
2 cups unsalted tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon garam masala (a spice blend available at Indian groceries and specialty-food stores)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped mint or cilantro
12 sprigs cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells and leaving tails intact. Cover; refrigerate.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add shrimp shells, curry, lemongrass, ginger, and cardamom. Cook, stirring often, until shells are pink and mixture is very aromatic, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups water, tomato juice, and salt. Raise heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, skimming off scum as necessary, about 1 hour.
  • Combine the yogurt, cucumber, garam masala, lemon juice, and chopped mint or cilantro; cover with plastic and refrigerate.
  • Strain stock, pressing on solids, into a clean medium saucepan. Return to a boil. Reduce heat so stock is at a bare simmer. Add shrimp; poach, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a bare simmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a dish; cover with foil. Raise heat to medium high; simmer liquid until it is reduced by about half, about 20 minutes. Pour the sauce over shrimp; garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with reserved cucumber relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 g, Cholesterol 115 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g

Dima Donya
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif Hakro
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Doris Kogo
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was especially delicious, with a perfect balance of spices.


Kaleem King
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Sojib Reza
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


HODBI ABDESSALAM
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this dish was a pleasant surprise. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


md fayed
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Elroe Birhanu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


bethany quinn
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


SJ Nahar
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less curry powder next time.


Md Mokaddes
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaila Fatima
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Lovely badal
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was especially delicious, with a perfect balance of spices.


Aman Gill
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp were succulent and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Md Muktar Mia
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I'm not usually a fan of curry, but this dish was a pleasant surprise. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shahid Khalid
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This shrimp with curry sauce was an absolute delight! The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.