Shrimp Bissau-style

Description
his is a very popular way to prepare shrimp in Bissau, the country’s capital city. Use large or jumbo shrimp for this dish and serve over a bed of rice.

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion


 * ½ cup peanut oil


 * 2 pounds large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and cleaned


 * 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin slices


 * 1 teaspoon salt


 * ¼ teaspoon black pepper


 * juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)


 * ½ cup chicken broth

Directions

 * 1) Peel and finely chop the onion. Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion until transparent. Add the shrimp and cucumber, stir, and simmer 2 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir; add the broth and cook until the shrimp are done and the sauce thickens a little.
 * 2) Serve over white rice.