Fish

Shrimp Barka takes several minutes to prepare.

Shrimp Barka takes several minutes to cook.

Shrimp Barka makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Shrimp Barka are:

4 tablespoons olive oil

3 medium red onions, thinly sliced

4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced

5 very ripe and juicy tomatoes, chopped coarsely

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil (1 bunch)

15 pitted dates ( 1/2 cup), cut crosswise in thirds

3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup half-and-half

1 pound medium shrimp (16 to 20), shelled and deveined

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Shrimp Barka:

1. In a large, heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, and continue sauteing, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for 2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook for about 5 minutes.2. Add basil, dates and coconut, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Add the half-and-half, cover and cook for 3 minutes.3. Add shrimp to sauce. Cook, covered, until shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, and then the rice, and serve immediately.Yield: 4 servings. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CJD2480.

The nutritional information for Shrimp Barka is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 549.4

• Total Fat: 30.1 g
• Cholesterol: 185.3 mg
• Sodium: 512.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 38.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
• Protein: 33.8 g