Quick Spiced Shrimp With Garam Masala Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons safflower oil or ghee

1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 cup diced onion

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1 1/2 cups Marinara or store-bought marinara

2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steamed couscous or long-grain rice, for serving

Thinly sliced scallions, for serving

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; sprinkle with garam masala. Add to skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until opaque, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add onion and ginger; cook, stirring, until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add marinara; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cream and shrimp with any accumulated juices. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over couscous, topped with scallions.