Ultimate One-Pot Moroccan Shrimp Tagine Recipe for Flavorful Dining

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 large carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 large sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 sizable russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• A generous ½ cup of Kalamata olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of finely minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons of ginger paste for added flavor
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• A delightful ½ cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt
• A package of sazon seasoning with saffron (around 1.41 ounces), like the one from Goya® Azafran
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• A hint of cayenne pepper (around ½ teaspoon)
• ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf for that extra aroma
• 1 pound of raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Step 1

Start by warming up a Dutch oven on the stove at medium-high heat. Pour in a drizzle of olive oil and let it heat up. Toss in a mix of carrots, onions, potatoes, and bell peppers and cook them until they turn tender, which should take around 5 minutes. To this colorful mix, add in olives, minced garlic, and a spoonful of ginger paste, and saute for an extra 2 minutes.

Step 2

Next, introduce a burst of flavors by mixing in juicy tomatoes, fresh cilantro, vibrant parsley, aromatic cumin, a pinch of seasoned salt, sazon, rich paprika, golden turmeric, a squeeze of lemon juice, a sprinkle of cayenne, a dash of black pepper, and a fragrant bay leaf. Cover the pot and let all the ingredients meld together for about 20 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the flavors harmonize.

Step 3

Finally, gently place in some succulent shrimp into the simmering concoction, cover the pot once more, and let them cook until they turn a beautiful bright pink hue, approximately 5 minutes. Serve this delectable and aromatic dish hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!