Tunisian Shakshuka With Shrimp

The Arabic word shakshuka loosely translates to “all mixed up” in English, and rightly so, as the dish usually includes a colorful array of ingredients that are traditionally served in a cast-iron skillet. Made with eggs poached in a bright, peppery tomato sauce, it is a staple of Tunisian home cooking. Shrimp shakshuka is popular on the Mediterranean Coast, where shrimp are fresh and plentiful, but you could substitute <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012449-homemade-merguez">merguez</a> or skip the protein entirely for a vegetarian option. It is easy to make and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by cookingrecipes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves minced (about 3 teaspoons)

1/2 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 medium yellow onion diced

2 large beefsteak tomatoes diced

1 green bell pepper stemmed, seeded and diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon harissa paste

1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout

1/2 teaspoon ground caraway

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 cup warm water

4 large eggs

Toasted baguette for serving

Kalamata olives Calabrese peppers and cornichons, for serving (optional)


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