Shrimp and Tomato-Ginger Chutney Bites
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings (2 shrimp per person)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 91
- Total Fat
- 5
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 3
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 100
- Sodium
- 354
- Total: 50 min
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch curry powder
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
12 large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails on (about 8 ounces)
Kosher salt
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 pound grape tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1-inch piece ginger, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Directions
- Thread a toothpick through the tail meat and the other end of the shrimp, forming each shrimp into the shape of the number 6. Fill a medium bowl with ice water.
- Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Squeeze the juice from the lemon half into the water. Add the shrimp, and cook until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to the ice water to cool for a few minutes. Remove the toothpicks, and refrigerate the shrimp until ready to serve. (The cooked shrimp can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
- Meanwhile, swirl the butter, oil and coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat until the spices are slightly darkened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons water, tomato paste, vinegar, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, cayenne pepper and curry powder, and bring to a simmer. Reduce to a low simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally and mashing the tomatoes slightly, until thick, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the chutney cool completely. (The chutney can be refrigerated up to 2 days.)
- Dry the shrimp, and arrange them on a serving platter. Put a little mound of chutney on top of each (not on the tail), and garnish with a cilantro leaf.