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Shrimp Charmoula Recipe


Shrimp Charmoula Recipe
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled, leaving tail fan attached, and deveined
  • 3 large shallots, finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 fresh serrano chile , seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons mild honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Directions
  1. Cook shrimp in a large pot of boiling water until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Cook shallots in 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until very tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, wash leek and pat dry.
  4. Add leek, garlic, and chile to shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add paprikas and turmeric and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice, honey, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil.
  7. Toss shrimp with sauce in a glass or ceramic bowl and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours.
  8. Season with salt and serve in sauce.
  9. *Note: Shrimp can be marinated up to 1 day.

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Another great recipe from you! Wonderful melange of flavors. saved for sure!


Can I get smoked paprika by the regular?Thank-you for the recipe


Hi Kismet - yes, in my store, McCormick's has a Smoked Paprika in their Gourmet Collection Spice line. Hope that helps...


You always have such great recipes! sounds good!!
Jett


Oh no! We just went through shrimp season here(I live on the coast) and didn't get any extra to freeze. Oh well, this sounds really good so I'll bookmark. Thanks!


Sounds exotic, you have an unusual flare
for the culinary diverse mind.


This looks great for a party.My friends are going to be so impressed! Thanks once more for a fabulous recipe Vickie, Marcia


Love it - you know me GF! Thanks for another great post. Another perfect 5.


Marvelous dahling. Thank you Lunny.


Great....


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