Chraime is a traditional Moroccan dish with a tomato based sauce. It’s spicy and has a lovely taste of cilantro.
By Maya Moscovich
Chraime is a traditional Moroccan dish of fish cooked in tomato based sauce. It’s spicy and has a dominant taste of cilantro which I love. Although I had no fish (minor detail right?), I used the shrimps I had in my freezer. The result was a delicious shrimp dish with strong Mediterranean flavor. Of course I immediately served it with a big piece of bread to dip in the sauce. I didn’t make it spicy this time because I wanted the kids to enjoy it as well however, in the recipe below you’ll have the option to make it spicy. Either way, it turns out fabulous. 
Shrimp Chraime – A Traditional Moroccan Dish With a Twist
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
These Moroccan style shrimps are a mix of lemon, cilantro and some spice you will not be able to resist. Goes perfectly with a big chunk of bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- 600gr (1.3lbs) Shrimps (I cut the tails)
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 tbsp Sweet Paprika
- 12 Garlic Cloves – Minced
- 3 Fresh Tomatoes – Cubed finely
- 4–6 Slices of fresh Lemon
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro – Finely Chopped
- 1 tbsp Hot Paprika – Optional For a Spicy Dish
Instructions
- In a wide pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the Paprika and minced garlic and stir well for about 1 minute. Stir consistently to avoid sticking.
- Add the tomatoes and keep mix them in.
- Add the water, sugar, ground cumin and lemon slices, mix all together and let boil.
- Once boiled, lower heat and add the shrimps and finely chopped cilantro.
- Let cook over low heat for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Can be served with a large piece of bread or on a bed of white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
