SHRIMP IN CHARMOULA

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Charmoula is a spicy Moroccan marinade; it typically contains paprika, cumin, and garlic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small onion, quartered
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
10 whole black peppercorns
1 pound medium shrimp (about 36)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 2 quarts water, carrots, celery, onion, vinegar, and peppercorns; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes. Return to a boil and add shrimp. Cook them through, about 3 minutes. Drain shrimp. Remove shells, leaving tail section intact; devein.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients, except greens. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Serve shrimp on the greens with marinade for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 g, Cholesterol 19 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 59 g

Rajpoot Tuseef
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili powder.


Donal Appleances
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The shrimp was a bit overcooked, but the charmoula sauce was delicious. I'll try again and cook the shrimp for less time.


Olaniyi Adekunle
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This dish is so easy to make and the results are amazing. The shrimp is so flavorful and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Piper Reuter
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the charmoula sauce is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Okeoghene Sonia Felix
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This was my first time making shrimp in charmoula and it turned out great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousaf Puby
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I love this recipe! The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the charmoula sauce is so delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Xsvier Fester
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This dish is so easy to make and the results are incredible. The shrimp is so flavorful and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zain Rajpoot
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The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the charmoula sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Hugh Chipunza
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the charmoula sauce. It was so easy to make and I will definitely be making it again.


Kibuka Jefferson
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This shrimp dish was absolutely delicious! The charmoula marinade was so flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.