Shrimp Charmoula Recipe

Name: Shrimp Charmoula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled, leaving tail fan attached, and deveined; 3 large shallots, finely chopped (1 cup); 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 fresh serrano chile (optional), seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons mild honey; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled, leaving tail fan attached, and deveined
3 large shallots, finely chopped (1 cup)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 fresh serrano chile (optional), seeded and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons mild honey
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

1
Cook shrimp in a large pot of boiling water until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool.
2
Cook shallots in 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until very tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, wash leek and pat dry.
4
Add leek, garlic, and chile (if using) to shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add paprikas and turmeric and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice, honey, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil.
5
Toss shrimp with sauce in a glass or ceramic bowl and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours. Season with salt and serve in sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled, leaving tail fan attached, and deveined, 3 large shallots, finely chopped (1 cup), 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Charmoula falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Charmoula

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