Mediterranean Tomato And Shrimp Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 (14-ounce) can whole, peeled plum tomatoes, juices reserved
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more to taste
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Sea salt and ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 jalapeños, finely chopped, plus more to taste
• 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp of vinegar
• 1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
• Coarsely chopped parsley leaves, for serving

Instructions

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   In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium.

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   Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.

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   Add the tomatoes and their juices; 1 teaspoon sugar; the cumin, and allspice; 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer.

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   Meanwhile, mash the jalapeño, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together using a mortar and pestle for a few minutes, or finely chop them together on a cutting board, then mash them by pressing back and forth using the flat side of your knife until a paste forms.

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   Add to the tomato sauce and stir to combine.

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   Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to break down the tomatoes, until sauce is thickened and flavors meld, about 20 minutes.

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   Add vinegar at this point.

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   When the tomato sauce is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning (you may want to add a bit more sugar or jalapeño).

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    Finally, stir in the shrimp, making sure they are submerged, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they have just turned pink and are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    To serve, drizzle with a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil and garnish with parsley.

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    Serve with white rice or toasted sour dough bread.