Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp in Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga)

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This Indian-style Bhagari Jhinga is a fast and flavorful stir-fried shrimp dish in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, it pairs perfectly with fragrant basmati rice for a satisfying meal.

Submitted by DEBMCE4
Updated on December 22, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seed

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ¼ pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

  1. Whisk tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, red pepper flakes, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon juice, and coconut milk together in a large bowl. Set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately stir in garlic, and cook until garlic begins to brown.

  3. Add shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add coconut sauce to the wok and cook until sauce begins to simmer. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, and stir into sauce. Continue cooking until mixture thickens.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
24g Fat
7g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 582mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 411mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.