Goan Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium red onion (, finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (, grated)
• 1- inch piece of ginger (, peeled and grated)
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate
• 1 pound extra-large shrimp (, peeled and deveined)
• Cooked basmati rice or cauliflower rice (, for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until it is tender and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the grated garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Pour in the tomato paste, then stir in the curry powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour the coconut milk and tamarind concentrate into the skillet and stir well. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve over rice.