Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage

Name: Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 12 oz merguez sausage, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 8 eggs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 pita or flatbread

Spiced eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce with North African merguez sausage, finished with paprika and cilantro.

40 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

AlgerianBreakfastStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

12 oz merguez sausage, sliced
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
8 eggs
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 pita or flatbread

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the 12 oz sliced merguez sausage, about 4 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature 160°F), then remove and set aside.
2

In the same skillet, sauté 1 diced onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4

Add 1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Return the merguez to the skillet. Reduce heat to low.
6

Using the back of a spoon, create 4 wells in the tomato sauce. Crack one 8 eggs into each well.
7

Cover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
8

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Serve hot with warm 4 pita or flatbread on the side.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage reach?

For Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage?

The entry for Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I make Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage contain eggs?

Yes: 8 eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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