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Crisp Curried Shrimp

3.5

(14)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound large shrimp (about 12), shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl stir together flour, curry powder, cayenne, and salt to taste. Add shrimp to flour mixture, tossing to coat.

    Step 2

    In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions until well browned and almost tender.

    Step 3

    Add shrimp to scallions and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque throughout.

  2. Step 4

    Serve shrimp with lemon.

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