Catalan Style Shrimp in Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled raw extra-large shrimp , tail-on
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided, plus more to taste
• 2 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 medium-size (10-ounce) yellow onion , chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium (6-ounce) tomato , coarsely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 2 small celery stalks (about 3 ounces), chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 ounces coarsely chopped ham (serrano ham, prosciutto, or smoked ham) (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
• 2 (3-inch) thyme sprigs
• 2 1/2 cups water, plus more if needed
• 1/3 cup slivered or blanched almonds
• 2 ounces 70% to 75% cacao dark chocolate baking bar, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Cooked white rice , for serving (optional)

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