Recipe: Creole Shrimp Dominican Style

CREOLE SHRIMP DOMINICAN STYLE

1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped (set 1 chopped clove for later use)
1 chili pepper, chopped
2 tsp chopped chives
2 tsp grated ginger
2 tsp curry
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
3 large tomatoes
parsley and thyme (to taste)
1/3 tsp (brown) rum
1 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
24 large shrimps
lime juice
salt and black pepper

Heat onion, garlic, chili, chives, ginger, and curry in oil 4-5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, parsley, and thyme. Increase heat stirring for one minute.

Add rum and stir. Bring to a boil, stir in chicken stock and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

While the tomato mixture is simmering, in a separate bowl season shrimps with lime juice, salt and black pepper. Cover and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Add shrimps to hot preparation. Let simmer on low heat for3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimps are red.

Add remaining garlic add stir. Add salt and seasoning to taste. Serve hot.