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Indian Shrimp Fry (No Onion)

A quick and simple Indian-style shrimp fry using a blend of spices. Perfectly spiced and pan-fried to juicy perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 161 kcal
Protein21 g
Fiber1 g
Fat8 g
Carbohydrates1 g

Ingredients
 

For Marination:

  • 200 g shrimp - deveined, no tails or heads
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For Frying:

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 6-8 fresh curry leaves

Instructions
 

Marinate Shrimp:

  • In a bowl, mix 200 g shrimp with ½ tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp coriander powder, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp salt, and1 tsp lemon juice.
    Raw peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl next to small bowls of red chili powder, cumin, garam masala, coriander powder, and ginger garlic paste
  • Let it sit for 10-30 minutes.
    Shrimp coated in a vibrant orange-red spice marinade with visible specks of ginger garlic paste in a glass mixing bowl

Fry Shrimp:

  • Heat 1 tbsp peanut oil in a pan. Add 6-8 fresh curry leaves and let them splutter.
    Marinated shrimp being added to a hot pan with sizzling oil and curry leaves starting to splutter
  • Add shrimp and cook on medium heat for 4–5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
    Hands using a wooden spatula to stir spiced shrimp as they cook and turn pink in a frying pan

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Indian Shrimp Fry (No Onion)
Serving Size
 
1 cup (100g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
161
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Potassium
 
292
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
712
mg
31
%
Calcium
 
87
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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