Shrimp Vindaloo Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Shrimp Vindaloo! Inspired by Cooking Light, this recipe delivers a flavorful Indian-inspired dish ready in under 30 minutes. Serve this fiery delight over fluffy basmati rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an exciting Indian-themed feast.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 204.4 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
Shrimp Vindaloo

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp Vindaloo

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How to Make Shrimp Vindaloo

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of ginger paste, 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste (or use the equivalent of 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic).
  6. Sauté for 20 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add the spice paste from step 1.
  8. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and 1/4 cup of raisins.
  10. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  11. Add 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  12. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  13. Serve immediately over warm basmati rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g