Garlic Shrimp in Tomato Sauce
Tender shrimp marinated in lemon and garlic, then gently simmered in a rich, fragrant tomato sauce with fresh parsley. A simple yet impressive dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
3 servings
- 400 g cooked frozen shrimp, thawed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 200 ml tomato purée
- 200 ml water
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Salt, to taste
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Directions
- 1
Thaw the shrimp and marinate with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and minced garlic for at least 1 hour in a covered bowl.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden and fragrant.
- 3
Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, covered, over low heat to keep them tender.
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato purée, water, and cornstarch. Mix gently to combine.
- 5
Simmer for another 5 minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
- 6
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with steamed rice or crusty bread.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of dry white wine before adding the tomato purée.
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