Egyptian · beginner
Egyptian Alexandrian Spiced Shrimp Skillet With Sweet Peppers And Garlic
A fast and fragrant coastal Egyptian dish featuring plump shrimp seared with garlic, green peppers, cumin, and fresh lemon juice.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with ground cumin and half a teaspoon of salt.
- 02
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 03
Add minced garlic, sliced green bell pepper, and diced jalapeño pepper; saute for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- 04
Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they break down into a light pan sauce.
- 05
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.
- 06
Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice, and serve immediately with crusty flatbread.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
High-Heat Pan Sear
Cooking seasoned seafood quickly in a very hot skillet to lock in moisture while creating shallow caramelization.
Notes from the kitchen
- Do not overcrowd the skillet so the shrimp sear cleanly instead of steaming.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to match your heat preference.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
