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Spiced Shrimp and Red Onion Sauté

By Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

1

teaspoon whole coriander seeds

3

/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds

3

/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

3

tablespoons olive oil

1

tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

2

teaspoons hot chile sauce

3

/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

/2 teaspoon honey

12

uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact

1

red onion, halved, peeled, each half cut into 4 wedges through root end

Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast first 3 ingredients in small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, shaking skillet, about 1 minute. Coarsely grind spices in mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Transfer to large bowl; mix in oil, ginger, chile sauce, cinnamon, and honey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and onion; toss to coat.

    Step 2

    Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until blackened in spots, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Move onions to side of pan. Add shrimp and marinade; sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp and onions to plates. Top with cilantro, if desired.

    Step 3

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