North African Spiced Shrimp Food

SEARED STRIP STEAKS WITH NORTH AFRICAN-SPICED BUTTER

Steps:

• For the butter: Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, work butter in a bowl until it is softened and very spreadable. Add all other ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined. Place butter in the middle of a piece of plastic wrap, shape butter into a log, wrap it up, and twist the ends of the plastic to close. Place in the refrigerator until firm, at least 30 minutes.
• For the steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels, coat with olive oil, and set aside to come to room temperature, at least 5 minutes.
• Heat a large seasoned cast iron skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 3 minutes. Place steaks in pan and cook, undisturbed so they can get well-browned, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steaks to a dish, top with pats of compound butter, and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix coriander, Aleppo pepper, cumin, ginger and turmeric in a large bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the oil; stir to combine.
• Add shrimp; toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes, or in refrigerator 4-6 hours.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat; add shrimp in batches, discarding marinade.
• Cook until browned and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Toss with lime juice; season with salt.

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1Mix coriander, Aleppo pepper, cumin, ginger and turmeric in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil; stir to combine. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes, or in refrigerator 4-6 hours. 2Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat; add shrimp in batches, discarding marinade. Cook until browned and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Toss with lime juice; season with salt. Nutrition information Per serving: 166 calories, 37% of calories from fat, 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 224 mg cholesterol, 1 g carbohydrates, 24 g protein, 343 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

WEST AFRICAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place garlic, ginger and oil in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato paste and salt; bring to a boil., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice and, if desired, cilantro.

SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a bowl and add the salt. Mix well and set aside 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the yogurt and mix in the harissa and cilantro. Transfer to a serving dish and set aside.
• Heat broiler. Rinse and dry shrimp, place in a bowl and add the ras el hanout. Toss to mix thoroughly. Select a shallow baking dish that will hold the shrimp snugly in a single layer. Brush with a little of the butter. Arrange shrimp in the dish and brush with remaining butter. Broil close to the source of heat until shrimp are lightly browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. (Alternatively, the shrimp can be placed on soaked wooden skewers, about 3 shrimp per stick, and broiled or grilled over high heat, turning once.) Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp.
• Serve as a cocktail snack directly from the dish with picks to skewer shrimp and harissa dip alongside.

SZECHWAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Mix coriander, chilis, cumin, giner and tumeric in a large bowl. Add 2 T of the oil, stir to combine. Add shrimp toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes or refrigerate 4-6 hours. 2. Heat remaining 2 T of the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in batches discarding marinate.Cook until browned and opaque throughout - about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Toss with lime juice season with salt.

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Brush both sides of fish fillets or chicken breasts with oil. Rub 1 side of the chicken breasts with the rub and grill, rub side down, until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 4 minutes. Flip over and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.