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Quick Moroccan Shrimp Skillet Recipe

Moroccan Shrimp Skillet

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 267
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup green olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked couscous for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the olives and raisins and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir until coated in the sauce.
  7. Cook the shrimp for 5-7 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through.
  8. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  9. Serve the Moroccan shrimp skillet over cooked couscous.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To save time, peel and devein the shrimp ahead of time.
Use a food processor to finely chop the onion and garlic.
Prepare the spices and measure out the remaining ingredients before starting to cook.