CAMARONES RANCHEROS

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Provided by Cynna

Categories Mexican

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh crushed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large tomatoes, diced
2 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Toast the anise seed and cumin seed on a dry, hot large sauté pan, shaking the pan constantly, until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
Set aside.
Add vegetable oil, until rippling over high heat.
Add the scallions and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the tomato, chile and cilantro, stirring well to incorporate, cook for 3 minutes.
Add the anise seed, cumin and oregano and cook for 2 minutes longer.
Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until pink.
Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 755.3, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 24.2