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Shrimp Masala

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am
 
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Shrimp Masala

Time-saving Tip: Begin boiling water for the rice before starting the recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ of recipe
Calories344
Total Fat11 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Sodium630 mg
Total Carbohydrate21 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein40 g

Servings and Times

Servings2

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Canola oil 1 + 2 teaspoons
Garlic clove, smashed 1
Yellow onion, coarsely chopped½
Garam masala (an Indian spice)*]]>¾ teaspoon
Tomato puree (or puree diced tomatoes in a blender or food processor; reserve ¼ c for Chicken Jambalaya) 1 cup
Plain low-fat yogurt ½ cup
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¾ pound
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

*If garam masala is unavailable, mix together ¼ teaspoon each of ground cardamom, cumin, and coriander, along with a dash of cinnamon and a dash of black pepper.

  1. Directions
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté 3-4 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in garam masala and cook another minute. Remove from heat.
  3. Add onion mixture, tomato puree, and yogurt to a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, and sauté 4 minutes. Stir in masala sauce, reduce heat, and simmer 3-5 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through. Serve over basmati rice.

Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 2 vegetables; 1.5 fats; 0.5 milk

Side Suggestions: Basmati Rice

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