Shrimp And Tomato-Ginger Chutney Bites

Serves: 6

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 pinch

Cayenne Pepper

1 pinch

Curry Powder

1

Lemon

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Cumin Seed

1 tsp

Fennel Seed

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

1 tsp

Sugar

Directions:

1

Thread a toothpick through the tail meat and the other end of the shrimp, forming each shrimp into the shape of the number 6

2

Fill a medium bowl with ice water

3

Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil

4

Squeeze the juice from the lemon half into the water

5

Add the shrimp, and cook until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes

6

Transfer the shrimp to the ice water to cool for a few minutes

7

Remove the toothpicks, and refrigerate the shrimp until ready to serve

8

(The cooked shrimp can be refrigerated for up to 1 day

9

) Meanwhile, swirl the butter, oil and coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat until the spices are slightly darkened and fragrant, about 1 minute

10

Add the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons water, tomato paste, vinegar, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, cayenne pepper and curry powder, and bring to a simmer

11

Reduce to a low simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally and mashing the tomatoes slightly, until thick, 10 to 12 minutes

12

Let the chutney cool completely

13

(The chutney can be refrigerated up to 2 days

14

) Dry the shrimp, and arrange them on a serving platter

15

Put a little mound of chutney on top of each (not on the tail), and garnish with a cilantro leaf