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Garam Masala Shrimp with Mango Chutney

Warmly spiced and tender shrimp that cook in about 2 minutes are topped with a delightfully sweet sauce. A fantastic combination!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Chutney Cools: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 347kcal

Ingredients  

Mango Chutney

  • ½ cup onion - small dice
  • ¼ cup poblano pepper - small dice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger - minced, add more if you'd like
  • 1 clove fresh garlic - minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mango - small dice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract - I use the paste for the bean flecks

Garam Masala Shrimp

  • 1 Lb shrimp - peeled, deveined; I use 11-15 size when possible
  • 2 tablespoon ghee - butter, avocado or coconut oil work too
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract - I use the paste for the bean flecks
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon tumeric
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon red chili powder - *optional & use any type you like
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro - finely chopped for topping

Tempered Topping *Optional

  • 1 tablespoon ghee - butter, avocado or coconut oil work too
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds

Instructions

  • Plan to make the Mango Chutney several hours prior to needing it or it can be made several days in advance and stored in a well-sealed container in the fridge.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the onion, peppers, ginger, garlic & salt over a medium-low heat until softened but not browned.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.  Allow it to come up to heat and the sugar to begin to dissolve, then turn to the lowest heat setting on your cooktop. 
  • Let simmer and reduce, stirring from time to time for approximately 2 hours.  Let cool to room temp and use right away or store covered in the fridge and serve cold.  It will thicken as it cools.

Garam Masala Shrimp

  • Rinse and pat the shrimp dry.  Leave the tails on for added flavor or remove for easy eating.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with the oil and vanilla.  Stir to coat evenly.  Note that if the shrimp are very cold and you are using butter or coconut oil, it may begin to harden and clump.  Sprinkle on the dry seasonings (garam masala, turmeric, salt and chili powder, if using it).  Stir to coat the shrimp evenly with the seasonings. 
  • Heat a skillet to a medium high heat and add the shrimp, stirring to cook the shrimp evenly & quickly until just barely opaque.  Or in the highest rack of your oven, broil on high on a well-greased baking sheet for 1-2 minutes or until just barely opaque.

Tempered Topping *Optional

  • Over a medium high setting on your cooktop, heat the remaining oil in a small skillet.  Add the mustard and cumin seeds.  Let them sizzle and pop.  The cumin should brown a bit.

Serving:

  • Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving dish.  Drizzle the hot oil & fried cumin and mustard seeds on top of the shrimp, then scatter with chopped cilantro.  Serve with white or coconut rice and mango chutney.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Garam Masala Shrimp with Mango Chutney
Amount per Serving
Calories
347
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
172
mg
57
%
Sodium
 
939
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
338
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
32
g
36
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
775
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.