Shrimp Masala with Peppers and Tomato Stew

Name: Shrimp Masala with Peppers and Tomato Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 small chili pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 onion, cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked chili powder; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water; 2 tomatoes, chopped; Grated zest of 1 lime; Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked chili powder; 1 1/2 lb (675 g) medium raw shrimp, shelled, with or without the tail; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil; Juice of 1/2 lime; Salt

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Preparation 30 MIN

Cooking 40 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

PEPPER STEW

1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small chili pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 onion, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked chili powder
1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sherry vinegar
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
2 tomatoes, chopped
Grated zest of 1 lime
Salt and pepper

Massala (Spice Mix)

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked chili powder

1 1/2 lb (675 g) medium raw shrimp, shelled, with or without the tail
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt

Preparation

PEPPER AND TOMATO STEW

In a saucepan, brown the peppers, chilli and onion in the oil for 3 to 4 minutes over high heat. Add the pepper and vinegar. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute. Add the water, tomatoes and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning. Fifteen minutes before the end of cooking, prepare the masala and the shrimps.

Masala (SPICE MIX)

In a bowl, combine the spices. Set aside.
With paper towel, pat the shrimp dry.
In a hot skillet, brown half the shrimp in half the oil, 1 minute per side. Season with salt. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Place all the shrimp in the skillet and sprinkle with the masala. Continue cooking for 1 minute. Drizzle with the lime juice. Season with salt.
Serve the shrimp on the warm stew.

Note

Some peppers have a nice aroma and are not too spicy and this is the type of peppers that I advise you to use for this recipe. You can also use ancho or Guajillo, or even a little smoked paprika.