INGREDIENTS
This is what you need for 4 servings:
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 3 large sweet peppers
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- S&P, your favorite spices
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Optional:
- celery
- shrimp stock/ bouillon
Pic1: shrimp & bell pepper stewDirections
- Heat olive oil, brown a diced onion on high heat, add the sliced peppers.
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Add diced tomatoes, cook them until soft. (Pic2)
Add some liquid if the mixture dries. - Add the shrimp and optionally some celery.
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes. (Pic3)
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Optional:
- Mix in a lightly-beaten egg just before serving to thicken the liquid. (Pic1)
Do not add the egg if you want to store the liquid as seafood stock for later use. - Add your favorite seasonings. paprika, curry, hot peppers,....
- Mix in a lightly-beaten egg just before serving to thicken the liquid. (Pic1)
- Serve on a bed of rice. Enjoy.
Variations:
- The shrimp can be substituted with diced meat or with tofu / zucchinis for vegans.
- Add 1 qt. of water or shrimp stock/bouillon to turn this into a soup. (Pic5)
- For a crisp texture, the ingredients can be stir-fried briefly on high heat e.g. in a wok and served separately or added shortly before serving.
Pic2:
garden-fresh bell peppersPic3: with shrimp
Pic4: make it into a soup?