Description
This Garlic Shrimp in Tomato Sauce is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce with hints of smoked paprika and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying main course, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
Finishing Touches
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and cook garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the thinly sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to infuse the oil with flavor.
- Add the tomato sauce base: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop a rich and well-seasoned base.
- Incorporate the white wine (optional): If using, pour in the dry white wine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate and deepen the flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, ensuring they remain tender.
- Add fresh herbs and serve: Stir in the chopped parsley and basil just before serving to add a fresh, aromatic finish. Serve the dish hot with crusty bread, pasta, or rice, and provide lemon wedges for squeezing over the top to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
- This recipe can also be made using scallops or mussels instead of shrimp for variety.
- Omit bread or pasta to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg
