Moroccan Shrimp

Servings

Serving size

4 ounces shrimp with sauce

COOKING TIME

30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.

This recipe makes good leftovers.

Serve with Easy Couscous or Brown Rice

Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Saffron Rice or Saffron Brown Rice or Saffron Polenta or Saffron Rice

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. Olive oil

1 large White onions (diced)

2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)

1 Large Red bell peppers (diced)

2 15 ounce can No salt added canned diced tomatoes

1 1/2 tsp.. Ground cumin

1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon

1 tsp. Paprika

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 to taste Black pepper

16 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined)

1/4 cup chopped Fresh parsley (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften.

Add the pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt and pepper.

Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the shrimp and cook for about five minutes.

Add the parsley, stir and serve.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Brown Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…

Jasmine Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

Low Sodium Saffron Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water, salt, saffron and oregano. When the water boils stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…

Saffron Brown Rice

Place the water and the saffron in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring the water to a boil. Add the salt, pepper, and rice, stir, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add the carrots, stir, and cook, partially covered, for 30-35 minutes. Add the frozen peas and stir to incorporate.…

Saffron Polenta

Place the water in a small sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, add the saffron threads and remove from the heat. Let the saffron steep for about 30 minutes. Return the pan to the burner over high heat. When the water is almost boiling, slowly whisk in…

Saffron Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water, salt, saffron, and oregano. When the water boils stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…