Indian Shrimp Curry Recipe - Simple, Delicious, and Perfect

If you love curry as much as I do, then you must know that there are few meals that can satisfy your palate as an Indian shrimp curry recipe. This recipe boasts of rich flavors and aroma that is equally matched by the rich colors of its ingredients - the greens and yellows of the curry, the bright red peppers, drenching the pure white rice and the pink shrimps. Shrimps are succulent yet firm in texture and invitingly sweet in flavor. It definitely adds a soothing element to the hotness of the curry. If you are a bit hesitant to try curry because you prefer your less spicy meals, then I have great news for you: curry is not naturally spicy; it is not even because of its own spice.

Indian shrimp curry recipe, and all other curry dishes for that matter, makes use of a spice blend referred to as masala powder. Garam masala is a generic name for the fusion of spices which typically includes red pepper, turmeric and cumin. Curry, as we all know, holds a special place as one of the world's most-loved dish. Its hotness is largely dependent on the amount of red pepper, and other hot additives like chilies. In many restaurants, and definitely in your own home, you are free to add and take off whatever spice you want, depending on your preference. This is the beauty of a curry dish; you can make your own special version of it! The variation of curry is introduced when you blend all the ingredients together.

All you need to make this scrumptiously appetizing dish are:

1. Shrimps

2. Curry powder (it's best if you make your own)

3. Sea salt (in powder form)

4. Coconut milk

5. Red onion, chopped

6. 1 garlic clove

7. 1 cup of green beans

8. Tofu

9. 2 cups of cauliflower

10. 1/3 cup roasted cashews

An Indian shrimp curry recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Don't be scared to try shrimp with curry. It's an entirely different way to put some pizzazz and variety on your next family dinner. You can serve it with basmati, white or brown rice and garnish it with a pinch of cilantro! Let your creative juices flow, and with some experimentation, you can whiz up a scrumptious curry dish in no time. You can easily cook and enjoy many mouthwatering curry recipes in my ebook. I have complied a great selection of great tasting curry recipes and will let you in some culinary secrets every food lover must know. Enjoy!

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Great Coconut Shrimp Recipes

If you love coconut shrimp, here are several different, but very good coconut shrimp recipes to try.

Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

2 eggs

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup beer

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

coconut oil

3 cups grated coconut

Seasoning Mix

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

2-1/4 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika

1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper

1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon onion powder

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Thoroughly combine the ingredients for the seasoning mix in a small bowl and set aside.

Mix 1-1/4 cups of the flour, 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix, baking powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl, breaking up all lumps until it is smooth.

Combine the remaining flour with 1-1/2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix and set aside. Place the coconut in a separate bowl.

Sprinkle both sides of the shrimps with the remaining seasoning mix. Then hold each shrimp by the tail, dredge in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in batter and allow excess to drip off. Coat each shrimp with the coconut and place on a baking sheet.

Heat deep fryer to 350°F. Drop each shrimp into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, approximately 1/2 to 1 minute on each side. Do not crowd the fryer. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Lay shrimp on large lettuce leaves and serve with Pineapple Salsa dip. Garnish with lemon, orange, or lime wedges.

Pineapple Salsa

1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple

1/3 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup pineapple preserves (or apricot-pineapple preserves)

1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeno chili

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Combine ingredients and gently toss.

Coconut Shrimp Kabobs with Island Coconut Salsa

1 lb. shell-on shrimp, uncooked

1/3 cup coconut milk, canned and sweetened

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 teaspoon red chili peppers, seeded and minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

12 to 18 fresh pineapple chunks

Island Coconut Salsa

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup chopped green onion

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1 to 2 teaspoons minced garlic clove

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 cup olive oil or macadamia nut oil

Peel and devein shrimp retaining tails; set aside. Combine coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, red peppers, cumin, coriander and pepper; pour over shrimp. Marinate no more than 1 hour. Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks on skewers. Broil or grill, 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are done. Arrange coconut shrimp on large lettuce leaves. Serve with Island Coconut Salsa on the side.

Caribbean Shrimp Run Down

1 lb shell-on shrimp, uncooked

3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice

3 cups coconut milk

1 large onion

3 cloves garlic

Finely chopped hot pepper to taste

1 lb. tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 Tbsp. vinegar

1 t. fresh chopped thyme

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Peel and devein shrimp retaining tails. Pour the lime juice over the shrimp and set aside. Cook the coconut milk in a heavy frying pan until it is oily. Add the onion, garlic and cook until the onion is tender. Add the hot pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper, thyme and vinegar. Stir and cook very gently for 10 minutes.

Drain the shrimp, add the other ingredients and cook until the shrimp is tender, about 10 minutes. Serve hot over rice. Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Coconut Shrimp Recipes

Are you looking for coconut shrimp recipes or delicious shrimp recipes?
Here are three shrimp recipes using coconut milk:

Shrimps with Coconut Milk

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and blended in blender or food processor

1 pound shrimps, peeled and deveined

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 tablespoon crushed chili peppers

Salt to taste

In a saucepan, heat oil and butter; sauté garlic and onion for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes,
season with salt and cook under low heat for 15 minutes. Add shrimps and chili peppers. Cook
until shrimps are done (around 10 minutes) and the sauce is thickened. Add the coconut milk
and cook for 2 minutes more. Serve with rice.

Shrimp Skewer with Coconut Dip

24 large cooked shrimps, peeled and deveined

4 tablespoons light soy sauce

Juice from one orange

3 tablespoons dry Vermouth

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 small pineapple

1 bunch scallions

24 cherry tomatoes

Freshly ground black pepper

Oil to fry

For the Dip:

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1 cup whipping cream

Salt, pepper, cayenne pepper

1-2 teaspoon lemon juice

In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, orange and lemon juice, and Vermouth. Add the shrimps, mix well,
cover and let marinate for 30 minutes. Peel and core pineapple. Cut into bite-size pieces.
Wash and clean scallions. cut scallions crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry cherry
tomatoes. Take the shrimp out of the marinade. Thread the shrimps, pineapple, scallions, and
tomatoes alternately on skewers. Season with salt and pepper. In a frying pan, heat oil and
fry for 4-6 minutes per side or until until the shrimp are cooked through. Serve with coconut
dip.

Dip:
Mix the coconut milk with the whipping cream. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and
lemon juice.

Coconut Shrimp Scampi

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1 pound medium shrimps, peeled and deveined

4 ounces cream cheese

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

3 1/2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

Olive oil

Salt to taste

In a saucepan, heat olive oil; sauté shrimps and garlic. In another saucepan, mix the milk,
coconut milk, butter and cornstarch. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened.
Add whipping cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir in cream cheese and shrimps. Season with salt.
Transfer to baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately with rice.

Enjoy your meal !!