Pan-Seared Shrimp with Peas Recipe

Pan-Seared Shrimp with Peas Recipe

  • 8 scallions, trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, divided
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Combine 7 scallions, garlic and ginger in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside. Slice remaining scallion and set aside.
  2. Toss shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder in a bowl.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until firm and pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add reserved chopped scallion mixture and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add peas and broth, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook until peas are heated through, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved sliced scallion and serve.