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Portuguese Garlic Shrimp

Spicy Portuguese Garlic Shrimp Ready in 20 Minutes

This Spicy Portuguese Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Fresh Shrimp Shell-off, de-veined for optimal texture
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil More for cooking
  • 3 tbsp Butter Adds richness
  • 8 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Provides body and flavor
  • 2 tsp Peri-Peri Spice Mix Adjust to taste
  • 3/4 cup White Wine Dry, for deglazing
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Enhances depth
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season shrimp with salt. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden but slightly undercooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp butter, allow to melt. Add garlic and onion, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, cook for about 7 minutes, caramelizing the paste. Add 2 tsp of peri-peri spice mix during the last 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 3/4 cup dry white wine and deglaze the skillet, scraping the bottom. Cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Return shrimp with accumulated juices, stir in 1/4 cup cilantro, cook for an additional 3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked.
  7. Serve shrimp on plates, pairing with rice or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in the microwave, adding a splash of water to maintain moisture.

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