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Turmeric Dill Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

A vibrant, quick shrimp stir-fry with turmeric and fresh dill that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy dinners, healthy seafood, quick dinner ideas, Seafood Meals, shrimp recipes, stir fry recipes, turmeric recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 Fresno chili, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • Steamed rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and turmeric.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook shrimp in a single layer until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook until opaque, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Add remaining butter to the skillet along with garlic, shallot, chili, and lemon slices. Cook, stirring often, until lemon is caramelized and tender, about 3 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to combine.
  7. Remove from heat and scatter dill over the top.
  8. Serve over steamed rice.