Moroccan Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
This easy, sweet and spicy shrimp recipe is seasoned with homemade Moroccan seasoning and pan fried until crispy. Pair them with Moroccan couscous or garlic rice and your favorite vegetable for a simple, healthy meal any night of the week.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground tumeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
- 1 1/2 pounds of shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix seasonings together in a small bowl.
- Toss the mixture with the shrimp until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and fry until thoroughly cooked - turning occasionally (shrimp should be completely pink).
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 863mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg