Moroccanspicedshrimp

Originally uploaded by mosli

This recipe comes from … the newspaper (TaDa)! My mum saw this posted in her local paper and sent me a clipping. Its super simple to make, fresh, fast, and D loves it. Can’t beat that. I usually serve it with couscous, but its also great on rice or pasta. On the side here is lemon pepper snap peas and roasted red pepper hummus.

Moroccan spiced shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 clove finely minced or crushed garlic
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • Large can diced tomatoes, drained, reserving 1/2 the liquid

In a bowl toss shrimp with cumin, cinnamon, 1 tsp black pepper, and juice from 1/2 a lemon.  In a large pan sweat onion with lid on with 1 tbsp olive oil, kosher salt, and remaining black pepper for about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and raisins, cover and saute for 3-5 more minutes.  Add tomatoes and 1/2 liquid and simmer for another 5 minutes. Now add shrimp (reserving liquid) and the juice from remaining 1/2 lemon. Once shrimp are opaque, its ready to serve.

Now this is just the basic recipe, but I usually add another helping of the spices directly in the tomato mixture for a little extra pizazz.