North African Spiced Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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