Masala Fried Shrimp

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Serving size:4
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Masala Fried Shrimp

This tasty shrimp is brightly flavored and nicely spiced, with an appealing heat that lingers.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
  • 1 serrano chile, minced
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 lb shelled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seed
  • kosher salt
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, serrano, garam masala, cayenne, turmeric, mustard powder and coriander. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until deeply golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until curled and white throughout, about 2 minutes. Stir in the scallions and cilantro. Transfer the shrimp to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

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Recipe Credit: Suvir Saran
Image Credit: Jonathan Lovekin