Shrimp Tunisian Fresh Tomato Relish Recipes

SHRIMP & TUNISIAN FRESH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbs. olive oil, 1/8 teaspoons salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
• In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tbs. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, scallions, garlic, cumin and remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt and saute for five minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
• Add marinated shrimp to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until pink.
• To serve, arrange shrimp on top on Tunisian Fresh Tomato Relish. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

TUNISIAN SHAKSHUKA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add shrimp to pan, season with salt and pepper and sauté until shrimp turns pink all over, 4 to 5 minutes, then set aside.
• In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the onion and the rest of the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato paste and harissa to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add the ras el hanout, caraway, coriander and 1/2 cup warm water and stir to thoroughly combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Set the shrimp on top of the sauce, spacing evenly apart, and using a spoon, make shallow craters in the tomato mixture for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the craters, cover, and let simmer 6 to 8 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to your liking. Serve with warm baguette, and olives, pickled peppers and cornichons, if desired.

LINGUINI WITH GARLICKY SHRIMP AND FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the linguine as per directions, drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tsp butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1/4 tsp of salt and add to skillet.
• Cook until pink and opaque, 1 1/2 -2 min each side. Transfer to a plate.
• Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over med-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, soak stirring until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and remaining salt, cook striirring occassionally, until the tomatoes just begin to wilt, 1-2 minutes.
• Add shrinp and cook until heated through, about 1 min longer.
• Add the cooked linguini, parsley, and lemon juice, cook, tossing until combined.

FRESH TOMATO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• In the container of a food processor, combine the garlic, onion and oregano. Pulse until finely chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion mixture; cook and stir until fragrant and almost golden. Mix in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes while the pasta is cooking, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in spinach until it wilts, then just before the pasta is done, stir in the shrimp. Cook until heated through. Toss with pasta in a large serving bowl, and mix in mozzarella cheese.