Louisiana Shrimp Shakshuka Servings6 Recipes

SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Toast the cumin seeds in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring so they don't burn. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind fine.
• Add the olive oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, jalapenos and onions and saute until softened and slightly charred, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the ground cumin, paprika, garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the parsley and tomatoes and stir until combined. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Crack 1 egg into a 1/4-cup measuring cup. Make a well in the sauce with the bottom of the cup and pour the egg into the well. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the egg whites are set and the yolk is slightly runny, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with the feta while still warm. Season with flaky sea salt.

LAMB OR BEEF SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Gather your ingredients.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add EVOO to the pan, 2 turns of the pan. Add ground meat, crumble and cook until the pink color goes away and meat is lightly browned.
• Peel and chop onion, seed and finely chop the peppers and chop or slice the garlic. Add onions and peppers to the meat and stir to soften a few minutes. Add seeds, spices and garlic; stir.
• Puree in food processor a can of chipotle in adobo. Add 2 tablespoons to pan and the rest to a bag to freeze and store for another use.
• Add tomatoes, honey if using, feta and stir. Make 4 to 6 nests in meat sauce using the back of a wooden spoon and drop eggs into them. Transfer pan to oven for 8 to 10 minutes till eggs set.
• For naan, heat a griddle over high heat. Scatter a little water onto skillet and griddle the bread to blister, then flip. Brush bread with melted butter and cut into pieces/wide strips.
• Garnish eggs with dollops of yogurt if using, cilantro leaves and scallions.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Place shrimp in a large roasting pan; pour butter mixture over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring once. Serve warm with a slotted spoon.

MEXICAN SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add chopped roasted pepper and garlic; saute until garlic releases its fragrance, 1 or 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder and ancho chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Saute for another minute or so until well combined.
• Stir in Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes and water. Season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Make a well for each egg and pour 1 egg into each well. Cover; poach until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 5 minutes.

TUNISIAN SHAKSHUKA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add shrimp to pan, season with salt and pepper and sauté until shrimp turns pink all over, 4 to 5 minutes, then set aside.
• In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the onion and the rest of the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato paste and harissa to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add the ras el hanout, caraway, coriander and 1/2 cup warm water and stir to thoroughly combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Set the shrimp on top of the sauce, spacing evenly apart, and using a spoon, make shallow craters in the tomato mixture for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the craters, cover, and let simmer 6 to 8 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to your liking. Serve with warm baguette, and olives, pickled peppers and cornichons, if desired.

SHAKSHUKA WITH SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees. In a large oven-proof skillet (I used cast-iron), heat the olive oil. Add the bacon, if using, and onion garlic and chard stems and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the stems are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, dried basil and crushed red pepper and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the chard leaves for 3 minutes. Drain and let cook slightly. Squeeze out the excess water. Form the chard leaves into 8 small piles and arrange them in the sauce around the side of the skillet. (I blanched and dried the chard in advance to make things easier--it'll keep for at least 30mins/1 hr).
• 3. Crack the eggs into the skillet between the piles of chard. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the eggs for 12 to 15 minutes, until the egg whites are just set and the yolks are slightly runny.
• 4. Transfer the skillet to a rack and sprinkle the cheese on top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
• Note: I served with crusty bread which was great for dipping and making sure no sauce went to waste! You can use plain marinara but the arrabiata gave this a nice little kick--highly recommend it. I made without bacon and didn't miss it.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Place rice and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place shrimp in the skillet and cook 3 minutes, or until opaque; set aside. Melt butter in the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms and cook 2 minutes. Mix in soup and sour cream. Cook until heated through, but do not boil. Return shrimp to skillet and cook until heated through. Scoop skillet mixture over rice in baking dish and top with cheese.
• Broil 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly.