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Sauteed Shrimp With Curried Banana Sauce

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This unique dish combines sweet, ripe bananas with warm Indian spices to create a velvety curry sauce that pairs beautifully with savory shrimp. The sauce starts with an aromatic base of onion, celery, and garlic, then simmers with curry powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg before being blended into a smooth consistency. The shrimp are quickly sautéed in butter and oil until pink and firm, ensuring they remain tender and juicy. This recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner or a creative twist on traditional seafood mains.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1648
Description
This unique dish combines sweet, ripe bananas with warm Indian spices to create a velvety curry sauce that pairs beautifully with savory shrimp. The sauce starts with an aromatic base of onion, celery, and garlic, then simmers with curry powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg before being blended into a smooth consistency. The shrimp are quickly sautéed in butter and oil until pink and firm, ensuring they remain tender and juicy. This recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner or a creative twist on traditional seafood mains.
Ingredients
  • cooking oil
  • medium onion, diced
  • stalk celery, diced
  • clove garlic, crushed
  • curry powder
  • fresh ginger, grated
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • ground nutmeg
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • red apple, diced
  • bananas, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • chicken stock
  • jumbo shrimp, peeled
  • salt and pepper
  • butter
  • cooking oil
Directions
  1. 1
    In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the 2 oz of cooking oil over medium-low heat.
  2. 2
    Add the diced onion, celery, and crushed garlic; sauté gently without browning for about 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the curry powder, grated ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, white pepper, and salt; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add the diced apple, cubed bananas, and chicken stock to the pan.
  5. 5
    Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 20 minutes, allowing the fruit to soften and flavors to meld.
  6. 6
    Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until completely smooth and liquid.
  7. 7
    Strain the pureed sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fibrous bits, then return to the pan and keep warm over low heat.
  8. 8
    Season the jumbo shrimp with salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    In a large skillet, melt the butter and 1 oz of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
  10. 10
    Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté, shaking the pan frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and are firm to the touch.
  11. 11
    Plate the shrimp over rice or noodles and spoon the warm curried banana sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1648kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 86g133%
Saturated Fat 23g115%
Cholesterol 1422mg474%
Sodium 2994mg125%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 19g
Protein 183g366%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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