Shrimp Curry

Name: Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lime; 3 scallions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 chili pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons water

Submitted by Jehancancook

"A popular dish in the Caribbean, the shrimp is cooked in a light curry sauce flavored with coconut milk and ginger."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
¹⁄₂ lime
3 scallions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 chili pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons curry powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons water

directions

Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl with enough water to cover and juice of ½ lime. Allow to sit for 10 minutes; rinse. Add scallion, pepper, garlic and salt to shrimp; mix. Set aside for 15 minutes. While the shrimp marinates, add canola oil to a deep frying pan over medium heat. In a small bowl add curry powder, cumin, crushed ginger, garlic and water (last 5 ingredients) to form a paste. When the oil is hot, add curry paste.
Cook curry for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burns. Add Shrimp to curry and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes Add coconut milk and ketchup and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with additional scallion. Serve over rice or with roti!