Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

　　1/2 teaspoon curry powder

　　1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

　　3/4 pound large shrimp (about 12), shelled and deveined

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths

　　Accompaniment: lemon wedges

　　

Step 1

In a bowl stir together flour, curry powder, cayenne, and salt to taste. Add shrimp to flour mixture, tossing to coat.

　　

Step 2

In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions until well browned and almost tender.

　　

Step 3

Add shrimp to scallions and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque throughout.

　　

Step 4

Serve shrimp with lemon.