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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Authentic mexican dish from GourmetSleuth. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed |
1 teaspoon anise seed |
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh crushed |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 teaspoon oregano |
2 scallions, finely chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 large tomato, diced |
2 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled |
1 lime, cut into wedges |
Directions:
1. Toast the anise seed and cumin seed on a dry, hot large sauté pan, shaking the pan constantly, until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
2. Set aside.
3. Add vegetable oil, until rippling over high heat.
4. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the tomato, chile and cilantro, stirring well to incorporate, cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the anise seed, cumin and oregano and cook for 2 minutes longer.
6. Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until pink.
7. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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