Description
A vibrant Moroccan-inspired shrimp dish simmered with warm spices, garlic, and olive oil, then finished with fresh cilantro and lemon. This Spicy Shrimp Tagine is bold, fragrant, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1½ teaspoons spicy paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with garlic, ginger, cumin, sweet paprika, spicy paprika, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or tagine over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Gently stir the shrimp in the spiced oil to coat completely.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with couscous, rice, or warm flatbread.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Marinate the shrimp for 15–30 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of spicy paprika to your preferred heat level.
- Do not overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 225mg