Dinner Tonight: Goan Shrimp Curry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Dinner Tonight: Goan Shrimp Curry
25 min.
4
290kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner experience with a vibrant and flavorful dish? Look no further than this delicious Goan Shrimp Curry, a perfect blend of spices and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare but also brimming with the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a sensational meal that serves four, making it ideal for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. The succulent medium shrimp are cooked in a rich and aromatic sauce made from toasted coconut, fresh ginger, garlic, and a variety of spices, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. With a caloric count of just 290 kcal per serving, this dish proves that you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt.

The combination of creamy coconut and the warmth of jalapeños brings a delightful complexity to the dish, while the acidity of tamarind and the brightness of vinegar elevate it further, making it a delightful accompaniment to fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special dish to impress your guests, this Goan Shrimp Curry is sure to be a hit that leaves everyone craving more.

So gather your ingredients, fire up your frying pan, and get ready to indulge in a flavorful journey to the coastal shores of Goa right from your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • servings basmati rice cooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons coriander seeds 
  • teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • piece ginger fresh peeled chopped
  •  garlic clove chopped
  •  jalapeno halved lengthwise seeded cut into half-moons
  • tablespoon cooking oil neutral
  • small onion cut into 1/4-inch dice
  •  chilies dried red
  • servings salt 
  • pound shrimp shelled deveined
  • teaspoon tamarind paste fresh
  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes dried unsweetened

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, combine chiles, coconut, coriander, and cumin over high heat. Toast, stirring and shaking constantly, until coconut begins to brown, about one minute.
  2. Transfer to a blender with ginger, garlic, tamarind, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until completely pureed.
  3. Add oil to skillet and heat over high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add onion and jalapeños and cook until onion is golden, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add puree and bring mixture to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes to combine flavors, adding a little water if necessary to create a smooth sauce.
  6. Add shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and vinegar, if needed.
  7. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein35.6%
Fat24.85%
Carbs39.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.75
Glycemic Load
25.35
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.9595650589984%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.29kcal
14.51%
Fat:8.08g
12.42%
Saturated Fat:3.52g
21.97%
Carbohydrates:28.93g
9.64%
Net Carbohydrates:26.59g
9.67%
Sugar:2.38g
2.64%
Cholesterol:182.57mg
60.86%
Sodium:335.26mg
14.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.03g
52.07%
Manganese:0.68mg
34.17%
Phosphorus:308.1mg
30.81%
Copper:0.58mg
28.88%
Magnesium:64.69mg
16.17%
Zinc:2.16mg
14.4%
Vitamin C:11.08mg
13.42%
Potassium:457.29mg
13.07%
Selenium:7.72µg
11.03%
Calcium:104.25mg
10.42%
Fiber:2.34g
9.35%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.31%
Iron:1.57mg
8.75%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.39%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.22%
Vitamin K:4.41µg
4.2%
Vitamin A:182.29IU
3.65%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.27%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
2.99%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.36%
Folate:8.83µg
2.21%