BLACK PEPPER SHRIMP
This dish, adapted from Lucy Carvalho, the cookbook author Nik Sharma's grandmother, owes its fragrance and fiery bite to a generous amount of crushed black peppercorns in a velvety gravy. Like many other Indian home cooks, Ms. Carvalho, who lived in the coastal city of Mumbai, took the Indo-Chinese dish black pepper chicken and substituted shrimp instead. Some versions of this dish call for curry leaves to be fried with the spices, or they might call for another protein in place of the shrimp, like tilapia, cod or catfish. Here, the peppercorns are infused in hot oil, then left to steep as the dish cooks. Fish sauce bolsters the savoriness, but can be left out. For an even stronger bump of heat, increase the amount of black pepper and toss in a sliced serrano. Serve it all over rice for a fast, satisfying dinner.
Provided by Nik Sharma
Categories weekday, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add the black peppercorns and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and half the scallions, and sauté, scraping the bottom of the pot as necessary, until the onions turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the green and red bell peppers and sauté until they begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and sauté for 1 minute, then stir in 2 cups water, the soy sauce and fish sauce (if using). Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp just until they turn pink, about 2 minutes. (Keep an eye on them: The shrimp can turn rubbery quickly.)
- Working quickly as the liquid cooks, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Add this mixture to the saucepan as soon as the shrimp turns pink, and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add more soy sauce, to taste, if desired. Garnish with the cilantro and remaining scallions. Serve hot or warm with rice.
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Chetan Danuwar
[email protected]These shrimp are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a restaurant.
pasisi o ngo
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
David Wood
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. It was a hit! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Waez Wazini
[email protected]I'm not a fan of black pepper, but this recipe was still delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.
Aniah Joseph
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was too spicy. I ended up throwing it away.
CAROL “Mamadukes” Camp
[email protected]I love shrimp and this recipe is one of my favorites. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with a side of steamed broccoli.
Mustafa Puran
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The shrimp are so flavorful and the sauce is divine. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Kristina Kasaj
[email protected]I'm allergic to shrimp, so I can't comment on the taste. But my husband loves it!
MD Nahim islam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Gray Storm
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it over rice or noodles.
Nefisa Hussein
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. It was a hit! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Gypsy Jane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rimma Partridge
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was bland.
Md Nieot
[email protected]These shrimp are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a restaurant.
Ani Ta
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Beth Alexander
[email protected]This black pepper shrimp recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the shrimp are so flavorful and juicy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.