Chemmeen Varuthathu

Fried Shrimp/ Prawns



Here is something for seafood lovers. It is a basic recipe for shrimp-fry that would serve well as an appetizer or with any rice dish.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time : 20 min
Ready in :30 min

Ingredients

• 1 lb Medium shrimp , cleaned and de-veined
• 1 cup pearl onions , crushed
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp fennel powder ( perum jeerakam)
• salt to taste
• 1 stalk of curry leaves
• Oil to fry ( about 2-3 tbs)
  

Procedure

• Set the shrimp in a medium pan/ Skillet in medium heat
• Add the onions, coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, fennel powder , salt and curry leaves
• Cook till the shrimp is cooked and the water-content dries up ( the shrimp would now have a nice coating of the spices and powders by now)
  
• Add the oil and saute for about 8-10 min ( till the coating on the shrimp gets a little crispy)

Happy Cooking !

PS: This one is on-demand from my friend,Veena .