Review: Garlic Shrimp in Yogurt Sauce--August '00

[Jessica]

This dish surprised me but both the DH and I really liked it. The curry sauce is pretty tame, and next time I might add more cumin or something to spice it up, but it has a nice tang from the yogurt and manages to be mild without being bland at all.

Either I did something wrong or this recipe makes A LOT of sauce. It was good on the rice, but next time I might add a little less water to get a thicker, more intense sauce.

I should also note that this is a very pretty dish, with the pinkish shrimp, bright yellow curry and green onions. I served it over rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

Fresh spinach would be a good addition to this recipe.

[KValley]

Jessica,

This sounds really good- thank you for posting the review. I'm on a shrimp kick, and with the blazing hot weather continuing this week, this recipe sounds perfect.

I also have some coconut milk to use up- I am thinking coconut rice....mmmm, yum!

Cheers,

Julie

[tuff2000]

I was curious if this recipe is something that I could add dried fruit to, and make it more Indian? Some raisins maybe? dried apricots? Your ideas? TIA

[wallycat]

DOes it use lots of yogurt?? I have one more tub left :o

if it uses at least a cup, could you post the recipe please???
Thank you in advance..

[tuff2000]

It says 1 (8 oz) carton of yogurt. Here it is:

Garlic Shrimp in Yogurt Sauce
Published: Cooking Light- 08/01/00

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8-ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt
3/4 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook until golden (about 30 seconds), stirring constantly. Stir in water, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yogurt; stir with a whisk. Stir yogurt mixture into shrimp mixture. Cover and cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in onions.

YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)

NUTRITIONAL INFO
calories: 245 carbohydrates: 12.7 g cholesterol: 195 mg fat: 7.8 g sodium: 531 mg protein: 30.3 g calcium: 216 mg iron: 4.4 mg fiber: 0.7 g

If you want to see the link click here:
http://cookinglight.timeinc.net/cooking/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=222762

[tuff2000]

Just bumping it this up, in case anyone had any ideas:)