"The Kerkennah Islands off the coast of Tunisia are known for their date palms, olive trees and caper bushes. The Kerkennaise capers are very similar to the famous plump capers of Pantelleria, the Sicilian island just 30 miles away...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, halved crosswise
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1/2 cup chopped scallions (4 large)
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1 serrano chile, minced
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3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
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1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Pinch of sugar
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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Salt
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 3/4 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
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Freshly ground pepper
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2 teaspoons drained capers