Name: Crisp Curried Shrimp
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 pound large shrimp (about 12), shelled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3/4 pound large shrimp (about 12), shelled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths

Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1
In a bowl stir together flour, curry powder, cayenne, and salt to taste. Add shrimp to flour mixture, tossing to coat.
Step 2
In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions until well browned and almost tender.
Step 3
Add shrimp to scallions and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque throughout.
Step 4
Serve shrimp with lemon.

TagsShrimp Shellfish Seafood Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Starter Main Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Weeknight Meals 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Saute Gourmet

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