Camarones Rancheros

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

• Ready In: 28 mins
• 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.