Middle Eastern Inspired Shrimp Etouffee

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic and cherry tomatoes.
  2. 2Grate lemon zest.
  3. 3In a frying pan, heat olive oil and cook the shrimp.
  4. 4Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, paprika and cayenne pepper to the pan and cook until softened.
  5. 5Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  6. 6Add the chopped cherry tomatoes and lemon zest, cook for a while.
  7. 7Pour in the water and season with salt.
  8. 8Add shrimp to the sauce and stir to combine.
  9. 9Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon green onions
  • 1 cup rice

Equipment

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