ShrimpWithin the vast culinary tapestry of Indian cuisine, "shrimp and chicken tikka masala" emerges as a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the delicate sweetness of shrimp and the succulent texture of chicken, marinated in a fragrant blend of aromatic spices, tenderized in yogurt, grilled to perfection in a tandoor oven, and immersed in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce infused with the warmth of ginger, garlic, and a harmonious symphony of spices. This article will unveil the secrets behind creating an exceptional shrimp and chicken tikka masala, guiding you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, preparing the marinade, achieving the perfect char on the chicken and shrimp, and crafting a luscious sauce that will transport your taste buds to a culinary paradise.
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SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA
One pot, family-friendly, and under one hour? Sign us up for this flavorful recipe inspired by the Indian-American classic. This recipe can also be made with one pound of sliced skinless chicken breasts. Both variations pair well with a bright and juicy mango chutney.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion until golden, about 20 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, and chili powder, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add water and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.
THE BEST CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Chicken Tikka Masala is thought to have been created by a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow in the 1960s. It's a spicy, tomato-based dish seasoned with garlic, ginger, fenugreek and garam masala. In this recipe we used fenugreek leaves for their nutty and slightly minty flavor. If you can't find them, substitute dried mint leaves and a pinch of ground fenugreek. Garam masala is a popular Indian spice blend that usually includes black and white pepper, cloves, cinnamon, mace, cardamom, bay, cumin and coriander. It's pretty easy to find in your local grocery store and most national spice companies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the chicken marinade: Whisk together the yogurt, ginger, salt, chili powder, garam masala, pepper, turmeric and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Toss the chicken in the spiced yogurt marinade until evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
- For the sauce: Melt the ghee in a large Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and serrano, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant and the ginger starts to turn golden and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves, garam masala, chili powder and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up into pieces with a spoon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Let the hot sauce cool for about 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender filling no more than halfway. (If your blender is small, you may need to work in batches.) Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and puree until creamy. Pour into a clean pot and bring to a simmer. Season with salt.
- Meanwhile, position a rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken starts to brown in spots, 3 to 6 minutes per side (it will not be cooked through). Remove from the broiler. When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top the chicken and sauce with cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.
AUTHENTIC CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
This authentic chicken tikka masala dish follows an old family recipe.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons garam masala, paprika, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander in a large bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Place chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece, and bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir cumin seeds until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chiles and continue to cook until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cook and stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and water into onion mixture until tomatoes begin to break down and incorporate into the onion mixture, about 10 minutes.
- Cook and stir 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and turmeric into the tomato mixture. Mix in the cooked chicken, add cream, and stir to coat. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 926.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
I probably get more requests for Indian food than any other ethnic cuisine, so I was very excited to be posting this recipe for chicken tikka masala; until I found out it's actually a British recipe. This is usually done with heavy cream, but I like to use coconut milk instead; the subtle sweetness it provides works beautifully with the spices in the dish. Serve with steamed rice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place chicken in a bowl and drizzle vegetable oil over chicken; toss to coat.
- Whisk kosher salt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cardamom together in a small bowl. Season chicken with spice mixture and turn to coat evenly.
- Melt clarified butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Cook chicken thighs in hot butter until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Reduce heat under the skillet to medium-high. Stir onion into skillet; saute until onion softens and turns translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir. Saute until paste caramelizes, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic and ginger into tomato-onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and sauce is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Stir chicken, any accumulated juices from the chicken, cilantro, and red pepper flakes into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 1325.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
DINNER TONIGHT: SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA RECIPE
I'm a sucker for curry recipes that are deep and flavorful but also quick to make. Such is the case with this recipe from Martha Stewart Living for Tikka Masala. This recipe turns out a pungent, rich sauce in no time flat.
Provided by Blake Royer
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy pot such as a dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently until golden, about 20 minutes, then add the ginger, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and garam masala. Add a little oil if necessary to allow the ingredients to blend into a thick-yet-runny consistency, and cook until the flavors have begun to marry and are very fragrant, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the water and stir until the mixture is smooth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and cook gently over medium heat until they are just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt quickly. Serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SHRIMP AND CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
We love Indian food. We created this recipe by trial and error using several different recipes as inspiration.
Provided by GeminiCook
Categories Indian
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 Serving, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For a double recipe.
- Sauce.
- Medium dice onion and saute in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add all spices except bay leaves and saute for 5 minutes, adding small amounts of chicken broth as needed to keep spices from burning. Add finely minced or grated garlic. Add tomato sauce and stir. Add cream. Simmer for at least an hour. The longer the better. Add water or broth as needed to thin out. Cut chicken into bite size pieces.Marinate chicken and shrimp (separately) in spices and oil for at least 30. Cook chicken under broiler until done add to sauce. Cook shrimp under broiler until just pink. Add to sauce. Serve over basmati rice with naan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 224.4, Sodium 1847.2, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.6, Protein 21.1
SHRIMP WITH SPICED MASALA AND COCONUT MILK
Provided by Eric Larson
Categories Milk/Cream Garlic Onion Rice Sauté Yogurt Shrimp Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For masala:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until deep golden, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and all spices; stir 1 minute. Cool to lukewarm. Puree tomatoes with juices and yogurt in processor until almost smooth. Add onion mixture; puree until almost smooth. Season masala to taste with salt and pepper. (Masala can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- For shrimp:
- Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until partially cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice, and prepared masala. Simmer until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for plump, firm shrimp and chicken, and use a flavorful tikka masala sauce.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the shrimp and chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the proteins from cooking evenly and will result in a soggy dish.
- Cook the shrimp and chicken in batches: If you are cooking a large amount of shrimp and chicken, cook them in batches. This will ensure that they are cooked evenly.
- Simmer the sauce: Once you have added all of the ingredients to the sauce, let it simmer for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Shrimp and chicken tikka masala can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, naan bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and chicken tikka masala is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its creamy, rich sauce and tender shrimp and chicken, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give shrimp and chicken tikka masala a try. You won't be disappointed!
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