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Palestinian Gazan Spicy Tomato And Dill Shrimp Skillet · Cooking Culmination

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Palestinian Gazan Spicy Tomato And Dill Shrimp Skillet

Name: Palestinian Gazan Spicy Tomato And Dill Shrimp Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 1.25 lb Raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 6 clove Garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium Green chili peppers, finely diced; 0.5 cup Fresh dill, finely chopped; 1.5 cup Crushed canned tomatoes; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds

Inspired by coastal Gazan claypot cooking, this quick skillet combines juicy shrimp with crushed tomatoes simmered alongside fresh dill, garlic, and hot green chili.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Ingredients

Servings

565 g Raw large shrimppeeled and deveined
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
6 clove Garlic clovesminced
2 medium Green chili peppersfinely diced
120 ml Fresh dillfinely chopped
360 ml Crushed canned tomatoes
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

crustacean shellfish
crustaceans
sesame

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Aromatic Herb Infusion

Stirring soft tender herbs like dill into hot acidic tomato sauce near the end of cooking preserves essential herbal oils.

Instructions

Step 1: Warm extra virgin olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 2: Add minced garlic and diced green chilies, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without letting garlic brown.

Step 3: Pour in crushed tomatoes, ground cumin, and salt, mixing thoroughly to blend with garlic oil.

Step 4: Simmer tomato mixture on medium-low heat for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5: Fold three-quarters of the fresh chopped dill directly into simmering tomato reduction.

Step 6: Nestle peeled shrimp into sauce in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque throughout.

Step 7: Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle remaining dill and toasted sesame seeds over top, and serve warm.

Cooking tips

Adjust chili count based on spice preference; Gazan cooking traditionally leans delightfully spicy.
Do not overcook shrimp; remove pan from heat as soon as shrimp curl into a soft C shape.
Fresh dill is essential for authentic regional flavor profile and cannot be substituted with dry dill.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; 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.