Spicy Shrimp Moroccan Style Recipe
These prawns are absolutely fantastic. Every time I make them I marvel at the density and depth of the flavors. I typically leave the Cayenne pepper out of about half of them if I'm cooking for the whole family. I often serve these in combination with a Moroccan chicken, fish, or lamb dish, but they work fine on their own too.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, shelled and tails removed (large or jumbo best, but medium works too)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher or Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste (shrimp needs salt, so be generous)
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Directions
- Fry the garlic in olive oil over medium until it turns light gold. Add the spices, salt and pepper, and mix well with spatula.
- Add the shrimp and fry them over medium for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly (12-15 minutes for Jumbo shrimp). Add the chopped herbs and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot on a bed of rice or of mixed green salad leaves.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 248g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 371 | |
| Calories from Fat 157 | 42% |
| Total Fat 17.74g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 2.65g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 345mg | 115% |
| Sodium 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium 486mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 4.05g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.15g | 0% |
| Protein 46.6g | 75% |
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Reviews
September 21, 2008
This is a great and super simple recipe. If you don't have a standard fall back recipe for shrimp, this will probably be it!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
September 23, 2008
This was delicious. I made it with rice cooked in garlic and chicken broth. The leftovers were even better. The shrimp sitting on the rice all night with the juices soaking into the rice made for a very satisfying lunch!
November 24, 2008
I love shrimp, I love garlic, I love spicy food. This has it all! Great recipe. Even a novice like me couldn't screw it up. I served it over rice, with a Gewurztraminer from Alsace. Thanks, John.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!2 people like this review
January 29, 2011
We seem to make this over and over again, using any shrimp available, of any size. Always good!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
February 26, 2011
This was outstanding! I served it with Cumin Rice... excellent.1 replyI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
March 11, 2012
awesome recipe! - simple delish and if anyone is gonna try it, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE dont use frozen seafood, you lose so much flavor with frozen rubbish.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
February 6, 2013Spicy shrimp is very much liked by my family. i have my own recipe posted quite the same as this. Both are just awesome!
February 5, 2010Hi John
I love shrimp and this looks like something I could really enjoy. The combination
of spices and flavourings is brilliant!
December 30, 2008Looks great!
i used to live in seattle so i love seafood!
cant wait to try it!
