Scharfe Garnelen mit Erdnüssen nach westafrikanischer Art

Zutaten

• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Dash of red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger (1-inch piece)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or oil of choice)
• 3/4 - 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• Cilantro (for garnish)
• Green onions (white and light green parts sliced, for garnish)
• Additional lime wedges (for garnish)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Whisk together peanut butter, spices, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Stir in shrimp to coat, and let marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and grease with a light layer of oil. Place shrimp in the heated pan, side down, and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until pink and translucent. Be sure to not crowd the pan, I usually do two batches.

3. 3

   Serve alongside rice or by itself. Garnish with cilantro, green onion slices, or lime juice as desired.