Shrimp, considered humble fisherman's food, is widely consumed because of its abundance along India's three coastlines. Though not regional to the North, when shrimp is combined with the classic flavors of almonds, peppercorns and cloves it elevates itself to kingly status.

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Name: Almond Coated Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp 16 to 20 size, uncooked, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup slivered almonds ground; 1/4 cup Half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon cumin seed ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves ground; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns ground; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds removed from pods and ground; 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro minced; 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Tomato sauce

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound shrimp ; 16 to 20 size, uncooked, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup slivered almonds ; ground
1/4 cup Half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon cumin seed ; ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves ; ground
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns ; ground
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds ; removed from pods and ground
2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro ; minced
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Tomato sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients except 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, the oil and tomato sauce in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.

2. Heat oil in wok or 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp mixture. Cook each side of shrimp 30 to 60 seconds or until partially pink.

3. Stir in tomato sauce. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning shrimp occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve sprinkled with remaining cilantro.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (363g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 318
Calories from Fat: 144 (45%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 16g	21 %
	Saturated Fat 2.4g	12 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 177.9mg		55 %
Sodium 1299.2mg		45 %
Potassium 1051.8mg		28 %
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g		5 %
	Dietary Fiber 5.1g	20 %
	Sugars, other 11.7g
Protein 29.3g		42 %
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Calories per serving: 318

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