Best North African Spiced Shrimp Recipes

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Provided by Busters friend

Categories Moroccan

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons coriander, ground
1 teaspoon pepper, Aleppo (1-2 dried red chili peppers OK too)
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs shrimp, peeled (16/lb if possible)
1 lime, juiced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Mix coriander, Aleppo pepper, cumin, ginger and turmeric in a large bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil; stir to combine.
Add shrimp; toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes, or in refrigerator 4-6 hours.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat; add shrimp in batches, discarding marinade.
Cook until browned and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Toss with lime juice; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.5, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 883.5, Sodium 1236.7, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 95.3

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED SHRIMP image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 t ground coriander
2 dried red chili peppers crushed
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t ground ginger
1/4 t ground tumeric
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs large shrimp peeled
juice of 1 large lime
1/2 t sea salt

Steps:

1. Mix coriander, chilis, cumin, giner and tumeric in a large bowl. Add 2 T of the oil, stir to combine. Add shrimp toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes or refrigerate 4-6 hours. 2. Heat remaining 2 T of the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in batches discarding marinate.Cook until browned and opaque throughout - about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Toss with lime juice season with salt.