Shrimp masala

By taniaf

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 bag (16 oz) frozen large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined.
• salt
• 3-4 tbsp oil
• 1 lb okra, sliced 3/4 thick
• 1 large shallot, sliced thinly lengthwise
• 1 small green chile, like serrano, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 1/4 cup coconut milk

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

pulse garlic and water into a paste in a blender. Season shrimp with salt.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Add shrimp, cook 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat, add 2 tbsp oil. Cook okra for 2-3 minutes, transfer to a plate.
Add 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Cook shallot and chile for 1 minute. Add garlic paste and garam masala. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, then simmer for 1 minute. Return shrimp to skillet, cook 1 minute. Add okra, cook 1 minute. Season with salt. serve with rice.