Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb large shrimp)
or prawns, peeled and deveined (if frozen, be sure to thaw first
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
I prefer to use ghee clarified butter
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 shallots
thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper and 1/2 yellow bell pepper
cored and sliced
- 1 cup canned diced tomato
- 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley leaves
Directions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large bowl. Add the flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, coriander, cayenne, and sugar. Toss until the shrimp is well-coated.
- 2
In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant (be sure not to burn the garlic.) Add the bell peppers and cook another 4 minutes or so, tossing occasionally.
- 3
Now add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, broth, white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes or until the shrimp turns bright orange.
- 4
Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve!
Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers
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