Moroccan Baked Shrimp: A Cross Between Chermoula and Pil Pil
Barely ten minutes after I put these shrimp in the oven, they were already sizzling. I blew on one to make it cooler and tasted it. It was done. I took the pan out of the oven and liberally squeezed lemon juice on the shrimp. The rest was a memorable meal.
Making the marinade was also quick. I processed the ingredients in a food processor: garlic, cilantro, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar. Fabulous. I could almost eat it as is— weird but true.
The flavors of this shrimp are a cross between chermoula and pil pil. Definitely Moroccan but with a subtle unidentified foreign appeal to them and a hint of sweetness. My mother often made shrimp this way but the addition of tomato paste and balsamic vinegar is my own spin on her great recipe.
BAKED SHRIMP RECIPE
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
1 pound medium shrimp, deveined and peeled, tail on
16 cilantro sprigs
5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
Sea salt, to taste
Lemon, for serving
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Process all of the ingredients except the shrimp in a food processor until reduced to a sauce. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking pan or cookie sheet. Bake it 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve the shrimp right away with lemon juice and a side salad or vegetables.
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Dzoli — 08/26/2011 @ 2:38 am
What a way to repare prawn.Thanks for sharing:)
Juanita — 08/26/2011 @ 12:01 pm
I love shrimp – great marinade.
Bryan — 08/26/2011 @ 12:21 pm
Wow it sounds great! I love it.
Reeni — 08/27/2011 @ 1:39 am
These look and sound absolutely delectable! Made my mouth water like mad.
Kalyn — 08/27/2011 @ 3:38 pm
Oh I do love the sound of this!
Nisrine — 08/27/2011 @ 4:13 pm
Do give these a go, Kalyn. I think you will like them.
nors — 08/28/2011 @ 8:41 am
Hi, this is my first time on your blog…the shrimps looks fantastic…I might try this at home…..If you have time, I have a blog too, just new in the industry.please do visit. thanks..http://masarapdin.wordpress.com/
Erica — 08/28/2011 @ 4:32 pm
I am shrimp obsessed! Love baking them up and the marinade looks and sounds so good
Ellie | Gourmand Recipes — 08/29/2011 @ 1:18 am
This shrimp dish looks amazing. I have not heard of this dish but love Thr flavor. Will definitely make it soon.
Deborah — 08/29/2011 @ 5:02 am
What a gorgeous dish!!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen — 08/29/2011 @ 10:44 am
I love shrimp and I can't wait to give this a try. The marinade sounds divine. I wonder if you could use it for other things, chicken maybe.
Sam
Cara — 08/29/2011 @ 3:12 pm
Great way to put a modern spin on a family classic! I love a heavy dose of cilantro on shrimp.
Nadia — 08/29/2011 @ 5:58 pm
I really like your photos, very subtle yet impacting. This recipe is going to made at my house very soon. :)
Magic of Spice — 08/30/2011 @ 2:21 am
What wonderful flavors for shrimp…beautiful dish!
Jaymi — 03/02/2012 @ 6:21 pm
I made this last night and it was SO good and flavorful! However, in my opinion, it DID need salt. Three of us ate the dish and we all ended up sprinkling a little salt on the final dish, so next time I’ll be adding a pinch of salt into the marinade. But it was so tasty, I’ll definitely make it again!
Nisrine — 03/03/2012 @ 6:50 am
Jaymi – Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m glad you like it this much.
Sarah — 03/18/2012 @ 6:37 pm
Loved these shrimp and shared the recipe with friends. So tasty and easy! I will be coming back to try some more of your recipes.
Nisrine replied: — March 24th, 2012 @ 8:41 pm
I’m glad you liked them. Thanks for the feedback, Sarah.