WOW INDIAN SPICES AND SHRIMP WHAT COULD BE BETTER ENJOY DAN:

INDIAN SPICED SHRIMP by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon grape-seed oil
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
1 teaspoon kalonji seeds (nigella seeds)
1/8-teaspon turmeric
1/4-teaspoon black peppercorn
1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate or 2 tablespoon lime juice
1/4-cup shallots, minced
1/2-cup chicken broth

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a cast-iron skillet toast all the seeds, turmeric and red chili flakes over medium-heat.
2. Shaking pan until the spices become fragrant, 1 or 2 minutes.
3. Set aside and let cool.
4. In a spice grinder grind all toasted seed, turmeric and chili flakes.
5. Combine cilantro, tamarind and spices in a bowl, add shrimp turn to coat.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. In a sauce pan heat the oil over medium-high heat add shallots and shrimp, seed mixture and cook until shrimp is pink on all sides, 1-2 minutes.
8. Add chicken broth and cook 1 more minute.
9. Serves over jasmine rice.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!