AROMATIC SHRIMPS

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Provided by English_Rose

Categories Spicy

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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12 ounces raw tiger shrimp (fresh or defrosted)
1 pinch chili powder
1 teaspoon fennel seed
3 cloves
5 black peppercorns
1 in piece cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 in piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
salt and black pepper
cilantro leaf, to garnish

Steps:

Place the chili powder, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a shallow pan.
Dry-fry for 1-2 mins to release the flavour. Cool then crush the spices to a powder in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
Heat the oil in a shallow pan; cook the garlic, ginger and onion for 2-3 minutes Add the spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the vinegar, sugar, shrimp and seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 mins or until shrimp are pink in colour.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat hot with your fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 258.4, Sodium 296.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 11, Protein 37.2