Spicy Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stew with Cumin and Oregano Recipe

Spicy Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stew with Cumin and Oregano Recipe

  • 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips (about 1/2 cup)
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/3 cups dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup water
  1. Toss shrimp, fresh lime juice, 1/3 of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, all bell peppers, 2 tablespoons parsley, dried red pepper, bay leaf, remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Sauté until onions are beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and sauté 1 minute. Stir in wine and 1/4 cup water; simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer until opaque in center, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.