Masala Fried Shrimp

Name: Masala Fried Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 serrano chile; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1/2 tsp. cayenne; 1/4 tsp. ground tumeric; 1/4 tsp. dry mustard powder; 1/4 tsp. ground coriander; 1 lb. medium shrimp; 1 tbsp. canola oil; 1/2 tbsp. cumin seeds; kosher salt; 2 scallions; 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro

By Suvir SaranPublished: Jun 26, 2014

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Yields:

4

Total Time:

30 mins

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

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Ingredients

2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 serrano chile
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. ground tumeric
1/4 tsp. dry mustard powder
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1 lb. medium shrimp
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 Tbsp. cumin seeds
kosher salt
2 scallions
1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Step 1In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, serrano, garam masala, cayenne, turmeric, mustard powder, and coriander. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
2. Step 2In 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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