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This turmeric shrimp (prawn) recipe is a super quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy sautéed shrimp! It’s a fun way to add some flavour and change things up. All you need are 5 ingredients! Plus, plenty of ideas for what to serve these shrimp with.

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Ever since I made this reader-favourite Smoked Paprika Shrimp Recipe, I’ve loved coming up with new flavour combinations for you to elevate a simple sautéed garlic shrimp dish! It’s fun to switch up the flavours sometimes to prevent boredom and repetition, right?!

This turmeric shrimp combines turmeric spice with cumin and minced garlic. It’s only 5 ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes (or less if your shrimp aren’t frozen). In this post, I’ll also share a bunch of ideas for what to pair this easy shrimp recipe with.

As a dietitian, I love serving shrimp as a quality source of proteins in my meals. They’re quick to prepare and packed with nutrition benefits (as is turmeric!) Enjoy 🙂

Want more shrimp recipe inspiration? Check out my roundup of 15+ easy, healthy shrimp recipes for more ideas!

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Ingredients Needed

All you need to make this simple shrimp recipe are 5 ingredients:

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Recipe Modifications

  1. While I love this recipe with freshly minced garlic, feel free to use garlic powder if you’re in a pinch! I’d start with about 1/2 a teaspoon.
  2. If you want to add a little bit more of a spicy kick, feel free to add some crushed red pepper flakes. Use to desired spiciness 🙂
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What To Serve These Turmeric Shrimp With

As a dietitian, I always recommend balancing your meal with a source of protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, and fibre-rich veggies.

Since shrimp is a protein (and cooked in olive oil, a healthy fat), I would pair this shrimp with a source of complex carbs like quinoa, farro, brown rice, or crispy roasted potatoes.

For a side of veggies, why not try one of the easy recipes below:

You can also throw these turmeric shrimp on top of salad, grain bowl, add them to fried rice, or eat them in a taco!

Storage & Reheating Notes

Leftovers of this recipe can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To reheat – simply pop the leftovers in the microwave or warm them up in a pan on the stovetop.

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Shrimp Nutrition Benefits

Shrimp is not only so easy to cook, but it’s chock-full of nutrition and health benefits. For instance, shrimp is:

  • an excellent source of high-quality, complete protein – a standard 3-ounce or 85-gram serving provides 18 grams
  • a good source of micronutrients like selenium, B12, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, magnesium, and iron
  • a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support the health of your heart and brain

Turmeric Health Benefits

Turmeric is a “golden spice” that has been used for centuries in both Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. It’s not only rich in flavour, but there is mounting evidence to support that turmeric may have many preventive health benefits.

For instance:

  • turmeric may reduce pain and inflammation (helping to manage inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis).
  • the active component of turmeric (curcumin) has antioxidant properties, helping to prevent oxidative cell damage.
  • turmeric may help to play a role in managing or preventing chronic diseases.

Tip: make sure to pair turmeric with both black pepper AND a source of fat to increase its absorption into the body. This turmeric shrimp recipe has you covered here, though 😉

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This turmeric shrimp (prawn) recipe is a super quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy sautéed shrimp! It's a fun way to add some flavour and change things up. All you need are 5 ingredients!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • Approx. 36 large shrimp, thawed, peeled + deveined (or prawns)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt + pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Toss shrimp in olive oil, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat up a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot (a splash of water should sizzle on it), place the shrimp on the pan. They should be in a single layer with a bit of space between each piece – you may need to do this in stages, depending on size of pan.
  • Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side (until opaque, pink, and slightly browned). Remove from heat and set shrimp aside in a clean bowl. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.
  • Serve shrimp with the remainder of your meal, as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

*LEFTOVERS: Leftovers of this recipe can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat – simply pop the leftovers in the microwave or warm them up in a pan on the stovetop.
*RECIPE MODIFICATIONS:
  • While I love this recipe with freshly minced garlic, feel free to use garlic powder if you’re in a pinch! I’d start with about 1/2 a teaspoon.
  • If you want to add a little bit more of a spicy kick, feel free to add some crushed red pepper flakes. Use to desired spiciness 🙂
 
*SERVING IDEAS:
  • Since shrimp is a protein (and cooked in olive oil, a healthy fat), I would pair this shrimp with a source of complex carbs like quinoa, farro, brown rice, or crispy roasted potatoes as well as a side of non-starchy veggies (like leafy greens, zucchini, or broccoli).
  • You can also throw these turmeric shrimp on top of salad, grain bowl, add them to fried rice, or eat them in a taco!

Nutrition

As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.

Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: cumin, garlic, olive oil, prawns, shrimp, turmeric
Author: Carrie Walder

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