Sea Food And Fish – Himalayan Sesame Shrimp (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Sesame-Flavored Shrimp Sautéed in Spices)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. medium-sized shrimp, cleaned, deveined and butterflied
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon jimbu (dried herb found in the Himalayas)
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, pureed in water to paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, combine shrimp with two tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, salt and pepper; mix well and allow marinating for 30 minutes.
• In a non-stick frying pan, brown the marinated shrimp; reserve on a plate.
• In a non-stick sauce pan, heat three tablespoons of oil.
• Add jimbu and fry till it turns dark, releasing a unique aroma.
• Add chopped onions and sauté on medium-low heat till light brown.
• Add chopped red bell pepper and mushroom.
• Stir thoroughly to wilt down for about five minutes.
• Add all the spices, including garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
• Stir for a half minute or so to release the aroma.
• To the mixture, add browned shrimp and sesame paste; sauté until the shrimp is tender.
• Do not allow overcooking of the shrimp.
• Just before taking off the heat, stir in sesame oil and lime juice.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with rice and roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./soup.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi