Description
A simple, flavorful shrimp dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Just a few ingredients and a steamer are all you need!
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs (680 g) medium sized shrimp
- 1.75 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1.5 Tbs onion, finely chopped
- 1 serrano chili finely chopped
- 0.38 tsp ground turmeric
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp Kashmiri chili
- 3.5 Tbs vegetable oil
Instructions
- Peel, devein, wash, and drain the shrimp. Set aside.
- Grind mustard seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Add to a non-reactive bowl (stainless steel, glass, or ceramic).
- Add 1 tablespoon of water, turmeric, salt, Kashmiri chili, coconut oil, and serrano chili to the ground mustard seeds.
- Stir everything together well.
- Add the cleaned shrimp to the spice mixture.
- Stir the shrimp in the spice mixture. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Set up a steamer.
- Steam the shrimp mixture (on a plate if necessary) until opaque throughout (about 10 minutes).
- Stir the shrimp halfway through the steaming process.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, use freshly ground mustard seeds if possible.
- If you don’t have a steamer, you can cook the shrimp in a covered skillet with a small amount of water over medium heat.
- Leftover shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 150