Ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper
  • Stew
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1/3 cup julienned red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup julianned green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • For the Shrimp: Combine the lime juice, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a bowl; mix well.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or for up to four hours, stirring occasionally.
  • For the Stew: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Saute the onions,bell peppers,celery, 2 T parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, and bay leaf in the hot oil for 5 minutes or just until the onions begin to brown.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and saute for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the wine and the water to the vegetable mixture and mix well.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the undrained shrimp.
  • Simmer for 6 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Discard the bay leaf.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.