Homestyle Mauritanian Pan-Fried Shrimp Soup

Assemble the ingredients: shrimp, tomato, butter, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, cumin.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the shrimp and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Mauritanian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Mauritanian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.