ZIBDIYIT GAMBARI (SPICY SHRIMP AND TOMATO STEW)
This astonishingly simple stew, adapted from Yasmin Khan's "Zaitoun: Recipes From the Palestinian Kitchen," is bursting with the fierce, passionate flavors that are emblematic of the cooking of the Gaza Strip. You'll mash together garlic, dill and jalapeños using a mortar and pestle and cook them in tomato sauce to add depth. Once the stew thickens, stir in the shrimp until they turn flushed and tender. To serve, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and dot with toasted sesame seeds and verdant flecks of parsley.
Provided by Mayukh Sen
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, seafood, soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices; 1 teaspoon sugar; the cumin, caraway seeds and allspice; 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, mash the jalapeño, garlic, dill and 1/2 teaspoon salt together using a mortar and pestle for a few minutes. Alternately, finely chop them together on a cutting board, then mash them by pressing back and forth using the flat side of your knife until a paste forms. (Both approaches release the oil from the jalapeño and dill and make them more fragrant.) Add to the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to break down the tomatoes, until sauce is thickened and flavors meld, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds: In a small skillet, stir the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- When the tomato sauce is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning (you may want to add a bit more sugar or jalapeño). Finally, stir in the shrimp, making sure they are submerged, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they have just turned pink and are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- To serve, drizzle with a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil and scatter with the sesame seeds and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 209, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ch Tanveer
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Rokshonara Begum
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Dhudi
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chereen Tanises
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Billy Guzman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Noha Alaa
[email protected]Great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
FALTU GAMER OFFICIAL
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of shrimp, tomatoes, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.
Dulipa Dulipa
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.
Luna Francis
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomato-based sauce was tangy and flavorful. I also added some chopped bell peppers and onions for extra flavor.
Has pk Funy
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute delight! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the tomato stew was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.