A vibrant shrimp dish infused with the aromatic flavors of ginger, dill, and a blend of spices.
Fresh Ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
0 oz
tablespoons
Whole Black Mustard Seeds
teaspoons
Fresh Hot Green Chili, finely sliced
each
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Dill, washed and trimmed
cups
Medium-sized Shrimp, peeled and deveined
0 lb
tablespoons
1. Blend Ginger
Begin by blending the fresh ginger with 3 tablespoons of water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste.
2. Heat Oil and Add Mustard Seeds
Next, heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 10–12-inch skillet over medium flame until the oil is hot. Add the whole black mustard seeds. You'll know they're ready when you hear a popping sound, which should take about 10–15 seconds.
3. Cook Ginger Paste and Chili
Add the ginger paste to the skillet and cook it for about a minute. Stir continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Once the mixture starts to stick to the pan, add the finely sliced hot green chili. Continue stirring for another minute.
4. Add Spices and Lemon Juice
Now, incorporate the ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice. Stir these spices in well and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add Dill and Simmer
Add the fresh dill and half a cup of water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Cook Shrimp
While the dill simmers, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. After the 10 minutes of simmering, turn the heat to high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook them for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and pink.
Pat the shrimp dry and use a heavy-bottomed skillet to achieve a perfect sear without overcrowding the pan.
Choose fresh, wild-caught shrimp, ensuring they are deveined and of medium to large size for the best flavor and ease of handling.
Use freshly grated ginger and finely chopped fresh dill for the marinade, and allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Remove the shrimp from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to avoid rubberiness. The residual heat will finish cooking them.
Serve the shrimp immediately with a complementary side like couscous, quinoa, or a light salad with a vinaigrette.
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