Tamarind-Glazed Honey Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons prepared tamarind-date chutney
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, chutney, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), coriander, and salt;. mix well.

2. 2

   Add the shrimp and toss well to coat; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

3. 3

   About 10 minutes before serving time, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Just before the oil starts smoking, add the shrimp and marinade to the pan.

5. 5

   Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent.

6. 6

   Transfer to a serving bowl and pour any liquid from the pan over the shrimp.

7. 7

   Serve warm with basmatti rice with chives.