Shrimp in Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp in Spiced Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ¾ cup onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; ½ teaspoon fresh garlic, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes; salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 lb frozen shrimp, large, peeled and deveined; fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
½ teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 lb frozen shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Place frozen shrimp in a large bowl filled with cold water to thaw.
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In a medium sauce pan (not a skillet), heat oil over medium heat.
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Add onion and ginger; cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add garlic, coriander, cayenne, and lemon zest.
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Cook about 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant, stirring frequently.
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Add the tomatoes to the pan, breaking them up with your hands as you add them, removing the tough core (be careful, hold the tomatoes in the pan as you break them so they don't squirt all over you!).
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Pour in any juices from the can.
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Bring the tomato sauce to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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While sauce simmers, remove tails from shrimp if they have them.
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After sauce has simmered 10 minutes, add shrimp and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Serve, sprinkled with parsley, if desired.

205

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ¾ cup onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp in Spiced Tomato 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!

Shrimp in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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