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.
Author:Maya Moscovich
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:35 mins
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
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.