Coriander-Curry Shrimp

13 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces vermicelli
  • 23 cup pineapple-coconut juice (or unsweetened pineapple juice with 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 18 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (I would prefer red pepper flakes)
  • 1 12 lbs large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • lime wedge
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a 6-8 quart pan, cook vermicelli in about 4 quarts boiling water until just tender to bite (8-10 minutes); or cook according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Drain well, transfer to a warmed rimmed platter; and keep warm.
  3. 3
    While pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together pineapple-coconut juice and cornstarch until blended; set aside.
  4. 4
    Heat oil in a wide non-stick frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    When oil is hot, add onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons water.
  6. 6
    Stir-fry until liquid has evaporated and onion is soft and beginning to brown (about 5 minutes).
  7. 7
    Add curry powder, coriander, and red pepper to pan; stir to blend.
  8. 8
    Immediately add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir cornstarch mixture well; pour into pan.
  10. 10
    Stir until sauce is bubbly and shrimp are just opaque in center; cut to test, cook 1-2 more minutes.
  11. 11
    Add parsley and mix gently but thoroughly.
  12. 12
    Spoon shrimp mixture over pasta; garnish with lime wedges.
  13. 13
    Season with salt.

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