Are you in search of a tantalizing and exotic culinary adventure? Look no further than the vibrant and flavorful dish of Moroccan shrimp with tomatoes and onions. This delectable seafood dish is deeply rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Morocco, and is sure to transport your taste buds to a world of exotic spices and aromatic herbs. With its vibrant colors, mouthwatering aromas, and combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, Moroccan shrimp with tomatoes and onions is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you are an experienced cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire, or a novice seeking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the process of creating this exquisite dish in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ONE-POT MOROCCAN SHRIMP TAGINE
The rich, exotic flavors of Morocco shine through in this delicious, one-pot shrimp tagine dish! Serve over prepared couscous.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Saute carrots, onion, potato, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add olives, garlic, and ginger paste and saute for 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, cumin, seasoned salt, sazon, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and cook until tomatoes have broken down and flavors have combined, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp, cover, and cook until they are bright pink, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1669.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
EASY SHRIMP AND TOMATOES
This is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish blending shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, and tomatoes. Red pepper flakes give this family-friendly weeknight dinner a kick.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat; swirl to coat pan. Season shrimp with salt and ground pepper. Add half the shrimp to the pan; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and shrimp.
- Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and red-pepper flakes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until they begin to break down, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt.
- Return shrimp and any accumulated juices to pan. Add parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve over pasta, rice, or spinach, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 35 g
QUICK MOROCCAN SHRIMP SKILLET
When my niece was attending West Point, she was sent to Morocco for five months. I threw her a going-away party with Moroccan decorations, costumes and cuisine, including this saucy shrimp dish. Whenever I make it now, I think of her and I smile. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and pine nuts until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except parsley; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes., Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. If desired, top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
MOROCCAN SHRIMP STEW
This Moroccan-inspired stew has a hearty tomato sauce base and is loaded with fresh garlic, onion, and red and green bell peppers. The harissa adds the right amount of peppery smoke flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Garnish with fresh thyme if you like. Serve with jasmine rice and naan bread.
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Seafood Stew
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add carrots and bell peppers; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and 1 tablespoon harissa; mix well. Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid and stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste and remaining 1 tablespoon harissa until well combined.
- Pour in stock slowly, stirring constantly, to ensure that all ingredients are well mixed together. Add garbanzo beans. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. If stew appears too dry, add a few more tablespoons stock if needed.
- Add shrimp and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1560.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH TOMATO JAM (MOROCCAN)
Easy and Delicious! Spicy tomato jam is a popular Moroccan condiment that is wonderful with grilled shrimp. I like my jam with some texture, so I skip the puree part. Serve with couscous. Lemon-herb couscous or apricot couscous are great choices. This dish pairs perfectly with a full, aromatic white, such as a Viognier or Gewurztraminer. Also goes well with, Lageder Pinot Bianco, 2002 - a Northern Italian white wine. Jam simmers for an hour and the shrimp marinate for 30 minutes, so plan accordingly.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over moderately high head. Add ginger and garlic and stir until fragrant. Add vinegar, optional sherry and cinnamon stick and stir until it resembles a glaze (one minute or so). Stir in tomatoes, sugar, cumin, cayenne and cloves. Reduce to low and simmer about 1 hour, until liquid has evaporated. Discard the cinnamon.
- Stir in honey, salt and black pepper. Use a food processor or blender and puree, if you you like. Let cool.
- Light a grill or preheat the broiler.
- Cover shrimp with 1/3 - 1/2 of the COOLED tomato jam and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. Set the remaining jam aside.
- Grill shrimp for about 2 minutes per side. They should be lightly charred on the outside and opaque throughout.
- Spoon extra jam over shrimp to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 180.4, Sodium 209.9, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 37.4, Protein 25.6
MOROCCAN SHRIMP OVER COUSCOUS
The sweetness of the golden raisins is a nice compliment to the smokey cumin in this dish. This recipe was adapted from one I found in Real Simple magazine. It might be nice to add a little "heat" to this dish too. Some cayenne pepper or a small chili might compliment the fragrance of the cinnamon and sweet raisins. I would have liked to garnish this with cilantro, but used scallions instead!
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Moroccan
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
- Season with salt and pepper to tast and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook until onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add cumin and cinnamon and stir to coat onions.
- Next, add bell pepper and raisins and cook for about 4 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes, and simmer mixture for another 3 minutes.
- Finally, add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 496.5, Carbohydrate 91.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 24.6, Protein 36.4
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for plump, juicy shrimp, ripe tomatoes, and sweet onions.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the shrimp, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to steam than sear.
- Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and pink: Shrimp cook quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on them. Cook them until they are opaque and pink, but not overcooked, or they will become tough and rubbery.
- Add the tomatoes and onions: Once the shrimp are cooked, add the tomatoes and onions to the pan. Cook them until the tomatoes are softened and the onions are translucent.
- Season the dish: Season the dish with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little extra heat.
- Serve immediately: Serve the Moroccan shrimp with tomatoes and onions immediately, over rice or couscous.
Conclusion:
This Moroccan shrimp with tomatoes and onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are seared until they are perfectly cooked, and the tomatoes and onions add a sweet and savory flavor. Serve it over rice or couscous for a complete meal.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love