Curried Shrimp with Sweet Onions
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients
- 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or raspberry vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 pounds medium raw shrimp, peeled
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice or lettuce leaves, for serving
- Chopped basil and/or coriander, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Onion:
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over moderate heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the Curry:
Stir in the curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to release the flavors.
Simmer the Shrimp:
Add the lemon juice (or raspberry vinegar) and water to the skillet.
Stir in the peeled shrimp and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
Season:
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve:
Serve the shrimp hot over cooked rice or chilled on a bed of lettuce.
Sprinkle with chopped basil and/or coriander for garnish.
