North African Spiced Shrimp - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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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.
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