Shrimp curry is a quick and easy way to make a protein dish packed with rich, creamy coconut curry flavor. Make curry from scratch in just 20 minutes.
Course Whole30
Cuisine Guyanese
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Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and mix together well. Let it sit for a minute, then rinse thoroughly
Drain all of the water and set aside
Next, season the shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 tablespoon of coriander and 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, then set aside
Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms. Alternatively you can add the onion and garlic to a blender cup with 1/4 cup of water and puree until a smooth paste forms
Add the remaining ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric and bay leaves to the blended onions and garlic and mix together to form a curry paste or masala
Bring 2 tablespoons of oil up to temperature in a large skillet on medium-high heat
Add the seasoned shrimp and sear quickly on both sides then remove from the heat and set aside
In the same skillet on medium heat, add another tablespoon of oil (if needed) then add the curry paste.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until all of the liquid cooks down and a dry toasted masala is left
Next add the coconut milk, followed by the water and continue to cook until a thick curry forms
Add the seared shrimp and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked but not over cooked