Aromatic Shrimps

Submitted by English_Rose

"These delicious shrimp make a super-indulgent, super-romantic meal for two. Eat them with your fingers!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 12 ounces raw tiger shrimp (fresh or defrosted)
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3 cloves
• 5 black peppercorns
• 1 in piece cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2 in piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• salt and black pepper
• cilantro leaf, to garnish

directions

1. Place the chili powder, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a shallow pan.
2. Dry-fry for 1-2 mins to release the flavour. Cool then crush the spices to a powder in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
3. Heat the oil in a shallow pan; cook the garlic, ginger and onion for 2-3 minutes Add the spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the vinegar, sugar, shrimp and seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 mins or until shrimp are pink in colour.
6. Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat hot with your fingers.