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title: Indian-Inspired Shrimp Curry
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/indian-inspired-shrimp-curry-693c57bf1101204cae750d9d
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Shellfish
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Protein Smart
  - Seafood
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2200
source_chef: Courtney Laga
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Mixed reactions on spice level and richness; some loved the garam masala blend while others preferred more traditional depth.
  - theme: Ease of Prep
    text: Simple to make with convenient ginger paste and garlic powder instead of fresh ingredients.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/indian-inspired-shrimp-curry.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely dice @red onion{1%unit}. Zest and halve @lemon{1%unit}. Roughly chop @cilantro{1%bunch} and set aside. Peel and devein @shrimp{12%oz} if needed.

In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{1%cup} and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer ~{10%minutes} until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Heat @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #medium pot{} over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened ~{5%minutes}. Stir in @garam masala{1%tbsp}, @curry powder{1%tsp}, @garlic powder{1%tsp}, @ginger paste{1%tbsp}, and @tomato paste{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant ~{1%minute}.

Add shrimp to the pot along with @salt{1%tsp}, @black pepper{¼%tsp}, and @sugar{1%tsp}. Stir to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Add ½ cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn opaque and pink ~{5%minutes}.

Remove pot from heat and stir in @crème fraîche{¼%cup} and @peas{½%cup}. Cover to keep warm while plating. Divide fluffy rice between plates, spoon the shrimp curry over the top, and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges to taste.