Mangalore Fried Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry on paper towels.
2. 2
   Put them in a bowl and sprinkle with the cayenne, turmeric, mustard powder, and lemon juice.
3. 3
   Stir gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
4. 4
   Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   When the shrimp have marinated, combine the oil, cumin or mustard seeds, and curry leaves, if using, in a large wok, frying pan, or kadai over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Cover, if using mustard seeds (the seeds splatter and pop), and cook until the cumin darkens and/or you hear the mustard seeds crackle, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, 30 seconds, stirring often.
8. 8
   Add the chopped scallion and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink all over, about 1 minute.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.