Red Pepper Shrimp
Red pepper shrimp is a zesty, sweet and smoky dish that's ready in just a few minutes.
Servings 3 servings
Calories 387kcal
Ingredients
- 600 grams shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 0.25 cup roasted red pepper or substitute same amount Ajvar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream plus or minus
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and mashed, minced or sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely diced
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry using paper towel.
- Finely dice the herbs. If making your own red pepper paste, then blend up the roasted red pepper in a blender or food processor with the heavy cream.
- Season the shrimp with the dry seasonings and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Heat the remaining butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the garlic and sauté until aromatic and starting to sizzle.
- Add the shrimp and turn the heat to high. Toss in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes or until beginning to turn red and get smaller.
- Add the red pepper paste and the rest of the garlic. If using Ajvar then add the Ajvar and the heavy cream.
- Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for another 4 minutes.
- After 4 minutes if the sauce has reduced to the point of drying out then add a bit more cream before turning off the heat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 385mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1791IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg