Spicy Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stew with Cumin and Oregano
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- Carbohydrate 16 g(5%)
- Cholesterol 143 mg(48%)
- Fat 8 g(13%)
- Fiber 3 g(11%)
- Protein 18 g(36%)
- Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
- Sodium 882 mg(37%)
- Calories 241
Preparation Toss shrimp, fresh lime juice, 1/3 of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, all bell peppers, 2 tablespoons parsley, dried red pepper, bay leaf, remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Sauté until onions are beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and sauté 1 minute. Stir in wine and 1/4 cup water; simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer until opaque in center, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
Preparation Toss shrimp, fresh lime juice, 1/3 of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, all bell peppers, 2 tablespoons parsley, dried red pepper, bay leaf, remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Sauté until onions are beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and sauté 1 minute. Stir in wine and 1/4 cup water; simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer until opaque in center, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
