Easy Prawn Ghee Roast – Spicy Shrimp

If you’re a fan of seafood, then Easy Prawn Ghee Roast – Spicy Shrimp is definitely a must-try dish.

Here are some reasons why:

Firstly, the combination of prawns and ghee creates a flavor that is hard to resist. The ghee adds richness to the dish, while the prawns add a fresh flavor.

Additionally, the spice mix used in this recipe is what makes it truly unique. The blend of cinnamon, coriander seeds, dried red chili peppers, and black peppercorns creates a complex and flavorful taste that is both spicy and aromatic.

What’s more, the addition of curry leaves, ginger garlic paste, and Kashmiri chili powder provides a nice balance of heat and flavor, making it a dish that is sure to please all palates.

This dish is also incredibly versatile. It can be served as a main course with rice or naan, or as an appetizer with some chutney. It’s perfect for a family dinner or a dinner party, as it’s sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients Needed to Make Easy Prawn Ghee Roast – Spicy Shrimp

• 1 pound frozen shrimp (thawed)
  
• 1 tsp tamarind concentrate
• 2 tsp water
• 1 inch cinnamon stick (small)
  
• 1.5 tbsp coriander seeds
• 3 to 5 whole dried red chili peppers (depending on heat tolerance)
  
• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, small chopped finely (1 cup chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 15 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 and 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cilantro leaves (for garnish)

COOK –

Preparation:

1. Dry roast the cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, dried red chillies, and black peppercorns in a pan until fragrant on medium heat. (About 2 to 3 minutes). Make sure not to burn them. Let it cool and grind the roasted spices along with tamarind paste and 2 tsp water to a fine powder/paste.
2. Rinse and chop the onions and cilantro finely.
3. I used frozen shrimp so I thawed them before cooking.

Cooking:

1. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds sizzle add in chopped onion. Saute until the onion is golden.
2. Then, add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp  and mix well. Furthermore, add salt, Kashmiri chili powder, and turmeric powder. Fry until the shrimp is cooked for 5 minutes until cooked. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Once cooked add the ground masala and cook on medium heat for another 2 minutes. Stir well.
5. Finally, turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Lastly, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, which means you can have a delicious meal ready in no time. The preparation and cooking time are both relatively short, making it a perfect option for a busy weeknight dinner.

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Easy Prawn Ghee Roast – Spicy Shrimp

Shilpa

If you're a fan of seafood, then Easy Prawn Ghee Roast – Spicy Shrimp is definitely a must-try dish.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound frozen shrimp, deviened and without tail (thawed)
• 1 tsp tamarind concentrate
• 2 tsp water
• 1 inch cinnamon stick 
• 1.5 tbsp coriander seeds 
• 3 to 5 whole dried red chili pepper
• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, small (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 15 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 and 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)

Instructions

 

• Dry roast the cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, dried red chillies, and black peppercorns in a pan until fragrant on medium heat. (About 2 to 3 minutes). Make sure not to burn them. Let it cool and grind the roasted spices along with tamarind paste and 2 tsp water to a fine powder/paste.
• Rinse and chop the onions and cilantro finely.
• I used frozen shrimp so I thawed them before cooking.

Cook

• Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds sizzle add in chopped onion. Saute until the onion is golden.
• Add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the shrimp  and mix well. Furthermore, add salt, Kashmiri chili powder, and turmeric powder. Fry until the shrimp is cooked for 5 minutes until cooked. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Once cooked add the ground masala and cook on medium heat for another 2 minutes. Stir well.
• Finally, turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or naan.

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