Shrimp With Masala And Coconut

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs large shrimp (uncooked, peeled, and deveined)
• 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion (green part only)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 for the masala (this can be done a day ahead).
• 2 heat 2 t oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• 3 saute onions until golden (about 20 mins).
• 4 add garlic and dry spices, stir for 1 minute.
• 5 cool.
• 6 puree tomatoes and yogurt in food processor until almost smooth; add onions and puree until almost smooth.
• 7 season with salt and pepper.
• 8 for shrimp.
• 9 heat 2 t oil in big deep skillet over medium heat.
• 10 add shrimp, saute 2 minutes.
• 11 stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice, and prepared masala.
• 12 simmer until shrimp are opaque in center (about 3 minutes).
• 13 season and serve over jasmine rice.