Thursday, July 21, 2011

ALMOND-COATED SHRIMP

Ingredients

1pound uncooked large shrimp, (about 16), peeled and deveined
1/2cup slivered almonds, ground
1/4cup half-and-half
1teaspoon cumin seed, ground
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon whole cloves, ground
1/2teaspoon black peppercorns, ground
1/4teaspoon cardamom seeds, (removed from pods), ground
2tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2cup tomato sauce


Method

    1. Mix all ingredients except 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, the oil and tomato sauce in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture. Cook each side of shrimp 30 to 60 seconds or until partially pink.
    1. Stir in tomato sauce. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning shrimp occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve garnished with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.

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