Sauteed Shrimp With Pantry Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Sauteed Shrimp With Pantry Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; ⅓ cup plain almonds; 1 (15 ounce) canfire-roasted tomatoes; 6 ounces roasted red peppers (1/2 of a 12 ounce jar); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 slices day-old white bread; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup couscous; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Servings: persons

34 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup plain almonds
1 (15 ounce) canfire-roasted tomatoes
6 ounces roasted red peppers (1/2 of a 12 ounce jar)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 slices day-old white bread
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt
½ cup olive oil
½ cup couscous
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley

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Pantry Romesco.
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Heat almonds in a dry saute pan until they begin to brown slightly.
3
Place the almonds, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, bread, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt in a food processor.
4
Process until pureed and add olive oil to thicken.
5
(If calories are important, cut out or cut back on the oil.
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Couscous.
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Place couscous in a large bowl.
9
Add dried parsley and heated chicken broth (I just added 1 tsp of chicken soup base to 1 cup of boiling water), cover and let sit for five minutes.
10
Saute shrimp in a small amount of oil until pink, add about a cup of the Romesco sauce, stir and serve on top of couscous.
11
Leftover sauce goes into the fridge for fish, eggs, or whatever you wish.

4384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

952

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, ⅓ cup plain almonds, 1 (15 ounce) canfire-roasted tomatoes, 6 ounces roasted red peppers (1/2 of a 12 ounce jar), and more.

Yes, Sauteed Shrimp With Pantry Romesco Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sauteed Shrimp With Pantry Romesco Sauce

Tips for the best results

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