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A bowl of savory shrimp in a rich, red sauce with green peppers served over fluffy white rice, perfect for shrimp recipes.

What I Cook When I Crave Shrimp Recipes

I remember a summer evening in Miami when shrimp was the main dish. I made a simple, flavorful shrimp dish using ingredients from my childhood: garlic, lime, and chilies. This recipe brings people together and adapts to dietary needs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 large green pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce canned
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces diced pimientos drained, jarred
  • 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce use 2 tablespoons for more heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds large shrimp uncooked, peeled and deveined
  • 5-2/3 cups hot cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the onion and green pepper in olive oil until they become tender.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, pimientos, hot sauce, onion salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring sometimes.
  5. Stir in the shrimp. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer, or until the shrimp turn pink.
  6. Serve the shrimp mixture with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 22gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 425mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, which is helpful for those with dietary restrictions. The flavor comes from simple ingredients that work well together.

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