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Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

Shrimp in Tomato Sauce is the perfect low effort, high reward dish! This super easy shrimp recipe is made with pantry staples and is ready in just 25-minutes. Serve as an appetiser or as a part of your main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings : 3

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 lb/450g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste (OR 1/2 cup fresh tomato purée)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp paprika (sweet)
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (divided)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • parsley (as needed)
  • salt (as needed)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

PREP

  • Remove the shells and devein the shrimp if necessary. Thaw if using frozen shrimp. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels or it might splatter oil.
  • Marinate 1 lb/450g shrimp in 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, 1/4 tsp salt and set aside for 15 minutes. Skip salt if using salted butter.
  • Mince 3 cloves of garlic. Finely chop parsley for garnish.
  • Set aside 3 tbsp tomato paste or 1/2 cup tomato purée. Tomato paste cooks fast and is the preferred option. Tomato purée can also be used but needs to be cooked down properly.

COOKING

  • Heat 1 tsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a wide pan. The oil prevents butter from burning.
  • Set flame to medium and sear shrimp for 1 minute per side. Don't overcrowd the pan or they won't sear well. Cook in batches and set aside.
  • Set flame to low, add 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, tomato paste (or purée) & 1/2 tsp chili flakes.
  • Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter. Cook gently until the tomato paste turns deep red and aromatic. If using tomato purée, cook until the oil separates.
  • Add the seared shrimp and its juices. Stir and cook until its done (2-4 mins depending on the size).
  • Switch off the flame. Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve with rice, bread, pasta or a light salad.

NOTES

TIPS
  • Shrimp tends to be salty on its own so be careful while adding salt.
  • Use unsalted butter if possible to prevent the dish from getting too salty.
  • In case the dish ends up being salty, add 1/2 tsp sugar or honey to the tomato butter sauce.
  • Skip or add chili flakes depending on spice tolerance.
 
SUBSTITUTES
  • Paprika: 1/2 tsp chili powder+1/2 tsp sugar.
  • Chili flakes: Can be skipped.
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro: Add 1 tsp dried herbs of your choice to the tomato butter sauce.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 4.6gProtein: 32.8gFat: 17.9gSaturated Fat: 8.4gCholesterol: 325mgSodium: 826mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.1gCalcium: 80mgIron: 6mg
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Nutrition Facts
Shrimp in Tomato Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
312
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17.9
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
8.4
g
53
%
Cholesterol
 
325
mg
108
%
Sodium
 
826
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
488
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1.1
g
5
%
Sugar
 
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
 
32.8
g
66
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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