African Red Dip With Shrimp (Ata Sauce With Shrimp)

Name: African Red Dip With Shrimp (Ata Sauce With Shrimp) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. dry red wine; 1 tsp grnd red pepper; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp grnd ginger; 1/8 tsp grnd cardamom; 1/8 tsp grnd coriander; 1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg; 1/8 tsp grnd cloves; 1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/8 x a med onion; 1 sm clv garlic; 1/4 c. paprika; 1 c. chili sauce; 12 x chilled cooked and peeled shrimp

Servings: persons

1/4 c. dry red wine
1 tsp grnd red pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grnd ginger
1/8 tsp grnd cardamom
1/8 tsp grnd coriander
1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg
1/8 tsp grnd cloves
1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 x a med onion
1 sm clv garlic
1/4 c. paprika
1 c. chili sauce
12 x chilled cooked and peeled shrimp

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West African Ata Sauce is based on a homemade red pepper paste, complex with the flavors of many spices.
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To prepare Red Pepper Paste, process all Paste ingredients except paprika in blender till smooth, scraping sides of blender frequently.
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Heat paprika in 1-qt saucepan 1 minute.
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Add in spice mix gradually, stirring till smooth.
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Heat, stirring occasionally, till warm, about 3 min.
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Cold.
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To prepare Sauce, mix together chili sauce and only 2 Tbsp.
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Red Pepper Sauce (reserve rest in refrigerator for use at another time).
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Serve Sauce with chilled cooked shrimp.

379

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. dry red wine, 1 tsp grnd red pepper, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp grnd ginger, and more.

Yes, African Red Dip With Shrimp (Ata Sauce With Shrimp) Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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African Red Dip With Shrimp (Ata Sauce With Shrimp) Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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