Syrian Shrimp Tagine
A vegetarian twist on the classic Moroccan dish, using charred eggplant and flavorful tagine spices.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Shrimppeeled and deveined
- β2 medium Charred Eggplantroasted and sliced
- β2 tablespoons Tagine Spice Blendavailable at Middle Eastern markets
- β1 cup Yummy Yogurtplain, full-fat
- β2 tablespoons Syrian Olive Oiluse for cooking and finishing
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1/4 cup Fresh Cilantrochopped
- βto taste Salt
- βto taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Roast the eggplant in the oven for 30 minutes, or until charred and tender.
- 3
In a large clay tagine or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 5
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- 6
Stir in the tagine spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the roasted eggplant and stir to combine.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a dollop of yogurt.