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Madras Shrimp Curry

Steamed prawns, coconut milk and lemon zest, warmed with curry powder and ginger, a British curry-house curry.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · 30 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large, deep skillet until shimmering. Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown (about 7 minutes).

    7 min
  2. 2

    Add ginger, garlic and curry and cook, stirring, until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add coconut milk and stock and simmer over medium heat until reduced by 1/3 and thickened (about 8 minutes).

  3. 3

    Add shrimp, season with salt and cayenne and simmer over medium heat until the shrimp are pink and cooked through (about 5 minutes).

    5 min
  4. 4

    Stir in the mint and lemon zest and serve in deep bowls over steamed rice.

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