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Egyptian Alexandrian Spiced Shrimp Skillet With Sweet Peppers And Garlic

Name: Egyptian Alexandrian Spiced Shrimp Skillet With Sweet Peppers And Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

A fast and fragrant coastal Egyptian dish featuring plump shrimp seared with garlic, green peppers, cumin, and fresh lemon juice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

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Technique to learn

High-Heat Pan Sear

Cooking seasoned seafood quickly in a very hot skillet to lock in moisture while creating shallow caramelization.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with ground cumin and half a teaspoon of salt.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 3: Add minced garlic, sliced green bell pepper, and diced jalapeño pepper; saute for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.

Step 4: Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they break down into a light pan sauce.

Step 5: Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.

Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice, and serve immediately with crusty flatbread.

Cooking tips

Do not overcrowd the skillet so the shrimp sear cleanly instead of steaming.
Adjust jalapeño quantity to match your heat preference.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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