Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 1/2 inches piece ginger (about the thickness of a thumb, peeled and minced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 shallots (slivered)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp (shelled and cleaned)
  • lemons or lime wedge
  • cilantro leaf
  • flat bread (optional)
  • cooked rice (optional)

Method

  • Marinate shrimp in 1 1/2 T olive oil, curry powder, cumin, minced ginger, minced garlic, cayenne, and salt for 1/2 hour.
  • Saute shallots in oil, in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add shrimp mixture and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lemon or lime wedges and flat bread, or over rice.