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Simple Shrimp Curry

Easy weeknight, quick cooking shrimp curry.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword curry, shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Stephanie VanPelt

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1.5 lbs shrimp, shelled & deveined
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder, + 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 knob (1") fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet (non-stick or cast iron preferred), melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and 2 tsp curry powder. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until pink, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate.
  • Add remaining butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook stirring occasionally until aromatics are softened, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add 1 Tbsp curry powder, cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the spices. Pour in cream, raise heat to high. Boil and reduce by half, about 4 minutes.
  • Return shrimp to skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over rice, pasta or roasted vegetables.