How to Cook Arabic Shrimp with Cumin

Ingredients:

1. Shrimp,1 1/2,pounds,large,in the shells
2. water,3,cups,
3. Lemon zest,2,strips,
4. Parsley,4,sprigs,
5. Garlic,4,cloves,crushed
6. Peppercorns,8,,
7. Celery leaves,1,handful,very large
8. Olive oil,1,tablespoon,
9. Onion,1,,large,chopped
10. Garlic,6,cloves,minced
11. Cumin,1 1/2,teaspoon,ground
12. Cayenne pepper,1,pinch,
13. Salt,,,to taste
14. Black pepper,,,fresh ground,to taste
15. Cilantro,3,tablespoons,chopped,fresh
16. Lemon wadges,,,for garnish
17. Nice,6,cups,cooked,for serving

Preparation Instruction:

Peel the shrimp and place the shells in a saucepan with the water and the next five ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer 50 minutes. Pour the liquid through a strainer and reserve 1 cup of the liquid. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet and add the chopped onion and 6 garlic cloves. Saute over medium-low heat until the onion is tender. Add cumin,cayenne,salt and pepper and the shrimp. Stir 2 minutes and pour the cup of reserved liquid(from shells) into skillet. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes.
Best way to eat: Arrange in a serving dish, sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.May be served over top of rice piping hot or rice may be served on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges.