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How to Make Shrimp Tikka Masala

Today's shrimp tikka masala recipe focuses on a creamy, aromatic curry made with yogurt and Indian spices.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 503 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (20)

  • 12 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined, equals 24 oz unpeeled
  • 2 oz yellow onion diced
  • 2 oz green bell pepper diced
  • 2 oz red bell pepper diced
  • 3 1/2 cup cooked medium-grain white rice
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup homemade tomato sauce
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a cast-iron skillet, sauté 2 tbsp garlic and 2 oz onion in 1 1/2 tbsp heated olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute.

2

Add 12 oz shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes.

3

Add 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 oz red bell pepper, 2 oz green bell pepper, and 1/2 tsp cajun. Sauté for 2 more minutes.

4

Add 1/2 tbsp flour and whisk constantly until well combined.

5

Add 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, and 4 tbsp heavy cream. Let simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.

6

Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley.

7

Portion out onto serving plates and serve with cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 503kcal | Fat 13g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 291mg | Sodium 556mg | Potassium 738mg | Carbohydrate 55g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 3g | Protein 40g | Vitamin A 1211IU | Vitamin C 40mg | Calcium 150mg | Iron 5mg