Description
Garlic Shrimp in Tomato Sauce is a Mediterranean-inspired seafood dish featuring tender shrimp simmered in a rich tomato-garlic sauce. Elegant enough for special dinners yet simple enough for busy weeknights, this quick recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes or equivalent fresh chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Optional Additions: Spinach, zucchini, or olives for variety. Substitute shrimp with scallops or white fish if desired.
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant, without browning.
- Create the Tomato Base: Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Season the Sauce: Add oregano, pepper, chili flakes, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Reduce heat and cook 8–10 minutes for depth of flavor.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp and stir to coat in sauce. Cook 3–4 minutes until opaque and firm. Avoid overcooking.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley and lemon zest before serving. Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a more aromatic sauce.
- Simmer tomatoes slowly for balanced sweetness and depth.
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they become rubbery if cooked too long.
- Pair ideas: Serve with rice, spaghetti, or Garlic Butter Corn with Melty Cheese for a complete meal.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Seafood, Mediterranean Recipes
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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