Ingredients

  • 1 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 bunches chives (2 cups) or 12 scallions, finely chopped (2 cups)
  • 4 shallots, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 -2 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (or other very hot fresh chiles)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 12 teaspoons curry powder, preferably Madras
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced (about 2 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 14 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 13 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup fish stock or 1 cup bottled clam juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 18 jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds) or 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, chives (or scallions), shallots, all but 1 teaspoon of the garlic, chiles, ginger and curry powder.
  • Cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup parsley, cilantro, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Increase heat to high and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in rum and bring to a boil.
  • Add fish stock (or clam juice) and tomato paste.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until thickened and well-flavored, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place shrimp in a shallow glass dish and toss with 2 tablespoons lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Stir the shrimp into the onion-tomato mixture.
  • Gently simmer over low heat, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are curled and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic.
  • Taste and add more lime juice, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup parsley and serve immediately.