Coconut Shrimp Curry With Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 serrano chile, finely diced
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- A few fresh curry leaves (optional)
- 6 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cups coconut milk, fresh or canned
- A few mint leaves and cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Put shrimp in a medium bowl, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, tamarind paste, serrano chile and cayenne, and mix to coat well. Leave to marinate for 5 to 10 minutes. Heat coconut oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add curry leaves, if using, and let them sputter, then add mushrooms and stir-fry gently for about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring for about 1 to 2 more minutes until shrimp have turned pink and mushrooms have softened. Add coconut milk and simmer for about 1 minute. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with mint and cilantro and serve, with lime wedges on the side.
Servings: 4 servings