Camarones Rancheros

Submitted by Cynna

"Authentic mexican dish from GourmetSleuth. Posted for Zaar World Tour II '06"

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh crushed
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

directions

1. Toast the anise seed and cumin seed on a dry, hot large sauté pan, shaking the pan constantly, until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
2. Set aside.
3. Add vegetable oil, until rippling over high heat.
4. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the tomato, chile and cilantro, stirring well to incorporate, cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the anise seed, cumin and oregano and cook for 2 minutes longer.
6. Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until pink.
7. Serve immediately with lime wedges.