ZIBDIYIT GAMBARI (SPICY SHRIMP AND TOMATO STEW)
This astonishingly simple stew, adapted from Yasmin Khan's "Zaitoun: Recipes From the Palestinian Kitchen," is bursting with the fierce, passionate flavors that are emblematic of the cooking of the Gaza Strip. You'll mash together garlic, dill and jalapeños using a mortar and pestle and cook them in tomato sauce to add depth. Once the stew thickens, stir in the shrimp until they turn flushed and tender. To serve, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and dot with toasted sesame seeds and verdant flecks of parsley.
Provided by Mayukh Sen
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, seafood, soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices; 1 teaspoon sugar; the cumin, caraway seeds and allspice; 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, mash the jalapeño, garlic, dill and 1/2 teaspoon salt together using a mortar and pestle for a few minutes. Alternately, finely chop them together on a cutting board, then mash them by pressing back and forth using the flat side of your knife until a paste forms. (Both approaches release the oil from the jalapeño and dill and make them more fragrant.) Add to the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to break down the tomatoes, until sauce is thickened and flavors meld, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds: In a small skillet, stir the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- When the tomato sauce is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning (you may want to add a bit more sugar or jalapeño). Finally, stir in the shrimp, making sure they are submerged, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they have just turned pink and are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- To serve, drizzle with a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil and scatter with the sesame seeds and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 209, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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john nanchip
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.
Hiyra Khosravian
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! I especially loved the combination of shrimp and tomatoes.
Nylah Blevins
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful! I will definitely be making this again.
Ston
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Kay Alexander
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was amazing and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Aqib Hakeem
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Chef eshetu abera
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too watery for my taste, but overall this dish was very good.
Jabed Akram
[email protected]This was my first time making Zibdiyit Gambari and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to follow.
jewel jasper
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Marim Amr
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.
Johour Mollah
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! I especially loved the combination of shrimp and tomatoes.
Mwila Chapewa
[email protected]This dish was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Md that
[email protected]The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Sumaiya Chy
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The end result was a delicious and flavorful dish that my whole family loved.
DILIP PRATIHAST
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of spices and tomatoes was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kristina Feldman
[email protected]This Zibdiyit Gambari was an absolute hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making this again soon.