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
Scale
- 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