Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Sesame Shrimps in Lime Juice

Especially for Seafood lovers
Ingredients:
2 pounds tail off, deveined, fully cooked shrimps
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2-3 fresh limes fully squeezed (fresh lime juice adds great flavor)
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
Few stalks of spring onions sliced
Few slices of green pepper
Salt to taste
 
Preparation:
Add sesame oil in a pan and heat it on a medium-low flame.
Add garlic powder, stir it (be careful not to burn it).
Add pepper powder, chilli powder, sesame seeds, fresh lime, and salt.
Stir well and lower the flame.
Add cleaned shrimps and toss in it the mixture of spices.
Add cilantro leaves and mix it well. Turn off the flame.
Garnish it with cilantro leaves, slices of spring onions, green peppers, and slices of lime.

 

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