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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined but with tails left on
- 3/4 t cayenne or paprika
- 1/2 t turmeric
- 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1 1/2 T fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 1/2 T vegetable oil
- 1 t black/brown mustard seeds
- 6 fresh or 10 frozen curry leaves (I used frozenâJungle Jimâs has those fresh too, but I keep them in the freezer where they last longer)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion (I was out of but would use next time)
- Additional lime/lemon wedges for serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 808g | |
| Calories 843 | |
| Calories from Fat 181 | 21% |
| Total Fat 20.31g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 2.92g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.17g | |
| Cholesterol 1034mg | 345% |
| Sodium 1015mg | 42% |
| Potassium 1526mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 20.17g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 2.79g | 2% |
| Protein 140.66g | 225% |
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