Ingredients
1
medium onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
1
tbsp minced fresh jalapeño, including seeds
1
tsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/8
tsp turmeric (optional)
1
lb tomatoes (3 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1
lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
1/2
cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped if desired
Directions
1.
Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add jalapeño, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until jalapeño is softened and garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, salt, and turmeric (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
2.
Add shrimp and cook, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of cilantro. Serve sprinkled with remaining cilantro.
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