Description
This flavorful Garlic Shrimp in Tomato Sauce recipe features succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce infused with herbs and a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired main course, it’s great served with crusty bread, rice, or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Add spice: Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes if using to infuse a subtle heat into the sauce.
- Prepare the tomato sauce: Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken or seafood broth, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine, then let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the shrimp and sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your choice of crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For extra richness and depth of flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce while it simmers.
- Add fresh spinach or olives to the sauce for additional texture and ingredients.
- Use seafood broth for a more intense seafood flavor, but chicken broth works well too.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to maintain their tender texture.
