Jaffa Shrimp with Tomatoes and Cilantro
Shrimp simmered quickly in a garlicky tomato sauce with chili and plenty of cilantro, with pita for mopping up.
- Cuisine
- Levantine · Jaffa
- Time
- 25 min total (20 min hands-on)
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings.
- 1 1/2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 pita breads
Method
- Warm the oil and cook the garlic for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chili, cumin and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, until saucy.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until pink and just cooked.
- Stir in most of the cilantro and the lemon juice.
- Scatter with the rest of the cilantro and serve with warm pita.
Diets and allergens
Fits: Pescatarian, Dairy-free
Free from: Milk, Egg, Peanuts and tree nuts, Fish, Soy, Sesame
Contains: Gluten, Crustacean shellfish, Wheat
Based on ingredients; check labels. Packaged foods such as broth, bread and spice mixes vary by brand.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 443 kcal
- Protein
- 41.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 43.2 g
- Fat
- 12.2 g
- Fiber
- 4.1 g
- Sodium
- 1018 mg
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and may differ from what you cook. Not medical advice.
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