Shrimp Tibs (Sautéed Shrimp in Ethiopian Spices)

Shrimp Tibs (Sautéed Shrimp in Ethiopian Spices)

Berbere Dinner Korerima Lunch Niter kibbeh Seafood Summer
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25

INGREDIENTS

1 lb of shrimp, peeled and cleaned  
1 cup onion, julienne cut
1 cup red bell pepper, julienne cut
1/2 cup green bell pepper, julienne cut
2 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh
1 diced roma tomato
1 teaspoon ground Korerima
1 twig fresh rosemary 
1 jalapeno, sliced lengthwise into quarters (optional)
1 heaping tsp Berbere (or Mitmita if you want extra spicy)
Sea salt to taste

 

PREPARATION 

Peel and de-vein shrimp, cut onion, bell pepper, tomato, and jalapeno. Grind Korerima from a whole seed to a fine powder using a spice grinder.

STEPS

  1. On a hot skillet, sauté the onions and bell peppers in the Niter Kibbeh, allow to cook for 10 minutes so the bell peppers and onions can cook down.
  2. Add in the korerima, jalapeno, rosemary, and tomatoes, and sauté for another 5-10 minutes. Add more Niter Kibbeh or a small amount of water if the veggies begin to burn. 
  3. Finally, add the Berbere and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp turns pink and curls, about 2-5 minutes. 
  4. Serve hot with Shouro over injera and enjoy!

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Brundo Spice Company Berbere Chili Pepper Blend pouch surrounded by garlic, dried chilies, ginger, and a variety of whole spices.
BERBERE | ETHIOPIAN CHILI PEPPER BLEND
Brundo Spice Company Niter Kibbeh Ethiopian clarified butter jar placed on a bed of dried koseret and besobela herbs.
ETHIOPIAN NITER KIBBEH
Close-up of finely ground wild turmeric powder with rich golden-orange tones.
KORERIMA | BLACK CARDAMOM
Brundo Spice Company Mimita Hot Chili Blend in a glass spice jar with a gold lid on a white background.
MITMITA | HOT CHILI BLEND

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and cleaned  
  • 1 cup onion, julienne cut
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, julienne cut
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, julienne cut
  • 2 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh
  • 1 diced roma tomato
  • 1 teaspoon ground Korerima
  • 1 twig fresh rosemary 
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced lengthwise into quarters (optional)
  • 1 heaping tsp Berbere (or Mitmitaif you want extra spicy)
  • Sea salt to taste

STEPS

  1. On a hot skillet, sauté the onions and bell peppers in the Niter Kibbeh, allow to cook for 10 minutes so the bell peppers and onions can cook down.
  2. Add in the korerima, jalapeno, rosemary, and tomatoes, and sauté for another 5-10 minutes. Add more Niter Kibbeh or a small amount of water if the veggies begin to burn. 
  3. Finally, add the Berbere and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp turns pink and curls, about 2-5 minutes. 
  4. Serve hot with Shouro over injera and enjoy!

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About the Author ከባህል ሥር

Fetlework Tefferi is an award-winning Ethiopian chef, restaurateur, and the founder of Brundo Spice Company. She opened Cafe Colucci in Oakland, California in 1991, helping introduce Ethiopian cuisine to a wider American audience and earning national acclaim, including Michelin recognition.

Through Brundo, Tefferi works directly with farmers across Ethiopia to source spices, paying above-market prices and building a shorter, more transparent supply chain that prioritizes freshness, quality, and sustainability. Her work connects Ethiopian agriculture to global kitchens while supporting farming communities.

A leading voice in Ethiopian cooking, Tefferi has taught at The Culinary Institute of America and continues to share traditional techniques, recipes, and spice knowledge through Brundo. Her work preserves and evolves Ethiopian culinary traditions while making them more accessible to home cooks.