Description
This Easy Turmeric Shrimp with Cumin & Garlic is a fast, flavorful dish made with simple pantry spices. Juicy shrimp are seasoned with turmeric, cumin, and garlic for a warm, aromatic meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Approx. 36 large shrimp, thawed, peeled, and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them into a medium bowl.
- Add olive oil, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until all shrimp are coated evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Cook each shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque, pink, and lightly browned.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a clean bowl and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Serve warm with your preferred sides.
Notes
- Use garlic powder if fresh garlic isn’t available.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp before serving for brightness.
- Top with chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro for freshness.
- Ghee can replace olive oil for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
