Seafood And Fish – Shrim Bhutuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

Shrimp Bhutuwa – (Nepali Stir-Fried Shrimp)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5 garlic gloves, halved
• 1 in. ginger, julienned
• 5 fresh red chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 cup green onions, cut in 1 in. length
• 1 cup red bell pepper, cut in 1-in. strips
• 5 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil for stir-frying
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a processor, blend garlic, ginger, fresh red chilies, turmeric, honey and lime juice into a smooth paste.
• In a non-stick pan heat two tablespoons of oil.
• Add dried red chilies and fry till dark.
• Add spice paste; fry for another couple of minutes until the oil starts to separate from the spices.
• Transfer shrimp to the pan, add salt and pepper and stir continuously to brown on high heat for about two to three minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add green peas, red bell pepper and green onions; stir for five minutes or so until vegetables are cooked.
• Do not overcook shrimp, or else it will become rubbery.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Drain excess oil, if necessary.
• Serve with steamed rice and roti (flat bread).

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