cook Shrimp Mozambique

This spicy shrimp dish, a Portuguese classic named for its former African colony, is served at the Liberal Club in Fall River, Massachusetts, with french fries and rice or pasta. From: Saveur SERVES 4

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. ground annatto (or subs. saffron)
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
12 oz. beer, preferably lager
8 tbsp. hot sauce, preferably Frank's Red Hot
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, to serve
Cooked rice, to serve (optional)

1. Melt 2 tbsp. butter in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, add shrimp and cook, turning once, until just pink, about 2 minutes; transfer to a bowl and set aside.

2. Heat remaining butter in skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in annatto, coriander, cumin, and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beer and bring to a boil; cook, until reduced by half, 8–10 minutes. Stir in hot sauce and cook until sauce is slightly thick, about 4 minutes.

3. Add reserved shrimp and cook until warmed through, 2–3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges over rice, if you like.

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