Garlic Shrimp in Yogurt
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Garlic Shrimp in Yogurt recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender, juicy shrimp with a creamy spiced yogurt sauce. Infused with fragrant garlic, warm spices like cumin, paprika, and turmeric, and a bright pop of fresh lemon juice, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a fast yet elegant option for seafood lovers. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an herbaceous finish, and serve alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings or casual entertaining, this skillet recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: garlic shrimp, spiced yogurt sauce, quick shrimp recipe, easy seafood dinner, creamy shrimp skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 200 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Lemon (juiced)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant and slightly golden.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
Lower the heat and pour the yogurt mixture over the shrimp. Stir gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped cilantro and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the dish.
Serve immediately with rice, naan, or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 645 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
