Spicy Shrimp with Garlic
Serves 6
Time 20 min
Serve with cardamom-infused basmati rice and a crisp garden salad with yogurt dressing, if you like.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
Method
Place shrimp in a bowl and dust with cayenne and turmeric.
Rub seasonings onto shrimp.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
Add mustard seeds.
In a couple of seconds the seeds will begin to pop; at this time add garlic and stir constantly.
When garlic turns golden, add chile and stir.
Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Season with salt and cilantro and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 150 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 110mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 12g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro