Name: Fiery Berbere Shrimp
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp hot curry powder; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 2 lb [910 g] jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 Tbsp whole cumin seed; 1 Tbsp onion powder; ½ cup [120 ml] extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp fine sea salt; 1 Tbsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 Tbsp ground cardamom; Lemon wedges, for serving; 1 tsp whole anise seed; 2 cups [160 g] paprika; ½ cup [40 g] garam masala

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Flavors of the Sun

By Christine Sahadi Whelan

Published 2021

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Easy, easy, easy and truly tasty. Make an extra skewer or two; the leftovers are delicious chopped into a salad, folded into a quesadilla, or stuffed into a pita with veggies and a bit of yogurt. Jumbo shrimp are pricier than smaller shrimp, but they are really the best for grilling because they can develop a bit of that delicious char around the edges without overcooking. This makes about 3 cups [390 g] of spice blend; store the extra in a tightly sealed jar and use within three months for