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Ginger Curry Shrimp

Here's how you make Ginger Curry Shrimp
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/4 pounds shrimp
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced (medium onion)
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic (to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger or 2 whole ginger roots
  • 1¼ cup milk (nonfat milk can be used)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/3 cups cooked rice (hot fluffy rice)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In large skillet combine shrimp, half the onion, the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and 1 cup of milk.

  • Step 2: Cover and simmer gently 10 minutes.

  • Step 3: In small skillet sauté remaining onions in oil till tender.

  • Step 4: Stir in lime juice, sugar, curry and add to shrimp mixture.

  • Step 5: Combine cornstarch and remaining milk, then add, stirring constantly, till thick.

  • Step 6: Discard cinnamon sticks and ginger roots.

  • Step 7: Serve over the rice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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