coriander-curry shrimp

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 6, 2015

It's like a trip to the Caribbean with this delicious dish. : )

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces vermicelli
  • 2/3 cup pineapple-coconut juice (or unsweetened pineapple juice with 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes)
  • - salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or cilantro) chopped
  • - lime wedges for serving

How To Make coriander-curry shrimp

  • Step 1
    in a 6-8 qt. pan, cook vermicelli in about 4 qts. boiling water until al dente - 8 to 10 minutes; or cook according to package instructions. Drain well and tranfer to a rimmed platter; and keep warm. While pasta is cooking - stir together pineapple-coconut juice and cornstarch until blended; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil in a wide non-stick frying pan or work over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add onion, garlic and 2 tbsp. water. Stir-fry until liquid has evaporated and onion is soft and beginning to brown (about 5 minutes). Add curry powder, coriander and red pepper to pan; stir to blend. Immediately add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir cornstarch mixture well; pour into pan. Stir until sauce is bubbly and shrimp are just opague in center; cut to test, cook 1-2 minutes more. Add parsley (or cilantro) and mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Step 4
    Spoon shrimp mixture over pasta; garnish with lime wedges. Season with salt.

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