Recipe: Camarones Rancheros (Ranch-Style Shrimp)

Camarones Rancheros (Ranch-Style Shrimp)
Source: Chef Zarela Martinez

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 garlic, clove, minced
1 large tomato, diced
1 to 2 jalape o chiles, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 lb. peeled medium shrimp

Toast the anise seed and cumin seed on a dry, hot large saute pan, shaking the pan constantly, until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Set aside.

Add vegetable oil to pan and heat until rippling over high heat. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.

Add the tomato, chile and cilantro, stirring well to incorporate, cook for 3 minutes.

Add the anise seed, cumin and oregano and cook for 2 minutes longer.

Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until pink.

Adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Serves 4.