Ingredients
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3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
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1 1/2 inches piece ginger (about the thickness of a thumb, peeled and minced)
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 shallots (slivered)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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3/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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cilantro leaf
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flat bread
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cooked rice
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lemons or lime wedge
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1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp (shelled and cleaned)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in 1 1/2 T olive oil, curry powder, cumin, minced ginger, minced garlic, cayenne, and salt for 1/2 hour.
- Saute shallots in oil, in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shrimp mixture and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lemon or lime wedges and flat bread, or over rice.