Best 8 Shrimp In Spicy Red Sauce Recipes

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Shrimp in spicy red sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines the succulent flavor of shrimp with the bold, tantalizing heat of a spicy red sauce. This dish can be enjoyed in either appetizer or main course form and is sure to ignite your taste buds. With a variety of recipes available, you're sure to find the perfect combination of flavors and textures to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, turn up the heat, and let's dive into the world of shrimp in spicy red sauce!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP IN SPICY RED SAUCE



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This is a Mexican recipe I found on one of my many travels around the country. I love the smokey taste of chipotles and try to use them in many dishes, or alone. Have fun with this one and make it your own.

Provided by E. Elaine Gypsy Dan

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads garlic, mashed into a paste.
1/3 cup butter, melted.
salt
8 ounces fresh tomatoes (or canned for convience.)
1 (3 ounce) can chipotle chiles, drained if desired.
4 lbs shrimp (shell, heads on or off.)

Steps:

  • Mix the mashed garlic with the melted butter and saute the shrimp until pink.
  • Puree peeled tomatoes and chipotles in a food processor or blender etc.
  • Pour over the shrimp and simmer until it is thickened.
  • Serve hot.
  • White rice goes well with this dish and a nice Mexican beer, or if you are lucky enough to find it try pulque, an alcaholic beverage made from the maguey cactus.

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, crushed away from skin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails in tact, ask for easy peels at your fish counter
2 teaspoons grill or steak seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) or coarse salt and pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, a handful

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

RED SHRIMP SAUCE WITH IMPORTED ITALIAN PASTA



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Red shrimp sauce should be flavorful without overpowering delicate shrimp. Be very careful not to overcook the shrimp. The combination of simple plain Italian crushed tomatoes, abundant olive oil and garlic, lots of fresh basil, shrimp and the cooking sequence below ensures both goals. The full flavor of the shrimp is captured in a remarkably simple and delicious sauce. See picture below as you follow cooking sequence.

Provided by Peter Steriti

Categories     European

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs large shrimp, 21-30 per pound
1 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
basil
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice (optional)
2 lbs your favorite italian imported pasta
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Save shells.
  • Core, peel and coarsely chop garlic cloves.
  • In a pot large enough to hold all ingredients, saute garlic over low heat until translucent; remove. Increase heat to medium and add shells. Stir until pink. Discard shells with a slotted spoon retaining as much juice as possible.
  • Quick cook shrimp in the same pot until partly cooked through. Remove and reserve shrimp in a bowl. Refrigerate until final reheat and cooking at the end. Protect all secreted juices.
  • Place tomatoes, red pepper flakes, remaining olive oil, several stalks of basil, salt and pepper in the pot. Simmer for about 2 hours, adding water or optional clam broth as needed.
  • When close to serving, place pasta in a pot of salted and rapidly boiling water. Cook pasta according to package until al dente.
  • Just before pasta is ready, remove basil and reheat the shrimp in the sauce.
  • Strain pasta and place some of the shrimp sauce in the empty pasta pot. Add cooked pasta and mix, adding more sauce if needed to make sure pasta is coated with sauce. Place in a large serving bowl and top with a generous amount of additional sauce. Serve with additional sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040.6, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 881.4, Carbohydrate 125.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 42.9

SPICED SHRIMP AND RED ONION SAUTé



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons hot chile sauce
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon honey
12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
1 red onion, halved, peeled, each half cut into 4 wedges through root end
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Toast first 3 ingredients in small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, shaking skillet, about 1 minute. Coarsely grind spices in mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Transfer to large bowl; mix in oil, ginger, chile sauce, cinnamon, and honey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and onion; toss to coat.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until blackened in spots, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Move onions to side of pan. Add shrimp and marinade; sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp and onions to plates. Top with cilantro, if desired.

SPICY SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE



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Shrimp in a spicy cream sauce to be served as an appetizer with hot-baked French bread (for dipping), or over fettuccini (as a not-so-light meal). Fun to prepare in front of guests as a prelude to a nice seafood dinner! Use any hot pepper you like, Cajun seasoning, or even hotter!

Provided by MrGregg

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon hot chili powder
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 pint heavy cream
1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
1 French baguette, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add habanero peppers, and garlic, and fry for a few minutes to release the flavors. Add shrimp, and cook stirring constantly until pink, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, salt and pepper, stirring to evenly coat the shrimp. Stir in the cream, and cook over low heat until heated through, but do not allow to boil. Serve hot with bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868.4 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 335.9 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 28.8 g, Sodium 1002.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

RED CHILI SHRIMP STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large shrimp, red bell pepper, red pepper flakes, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, green onion

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ cup green onion, sliced, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour in the shrimp and season with ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
  • Fry the shrimp for 1 minute on each side.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Toss in the red bell pepper, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, and red pepper flakes and sauté for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Add in the soy sauce and sauté about 1 more minute.
  • Toss the shrimp back into the pan and mix until everything is well incorporated and the shrimp is fully cooked, about 1 minute.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between 4 bowls and top with green onion.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SHRIMP WITH RED SAUCE



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Provided by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

White of a small egg
1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or sherry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch white pepper
1 pound large shrimp (about 26), shelled, deveined and washed
3 cups vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced carrots
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped onions
1 scallion, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Shao-Hsing wine or sherry
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Mix first six ingredients together and marinate shrimp in mixture for 3 hours, refrigerated.
  • Mix all the sauce ingredients except the sesame oil and set aside.
  • Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in wok to 350 degrees. Add marinated shrimp and cook 1 minute, until shrimp change color. Drain shrimp and set aside. Drain wok and reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • Heat wok over high heat and add reserved oil. When a wisp of white smoke appears add carrots, giner, garlic, onions and scallion and stir-fry thoroughly. Add sauce to mixture, stirring until it boils and thickens. Add shrimp and stir a few seconds to heat. Turn off heat, stir in sesame oil and serve immediately in a preheated serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1106, UnsaturatedFat 103 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 117 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 553 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SHRIMP AND PEPPERS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Onion     Pepper     Tomato     Low Cal     Shrimp     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
4 cups hot water
an 8-ounce can tomato sauce (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Angostura bitters
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (about 36), shelled, leaving tail and last shell section intact, and deveined
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Accompaniment: basmati rice with mustard seeds and golden raisins
Garnish: 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet stir together oil and flour and cook roux over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until color of peanut butter, about 10 minutes. Add onion and cook,stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook,stirring, 1 minute. Add hot water, tomato sauce, chili powder,sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bitters, cayenne, and black pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, about 35 minutes. Season sauce with salt. Sauce may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat sauce in skillet before proceeding.
  • Stir bell peppers into sauce and cook, covered, over moderate heat,stirring frequently to avoid scorching, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers with a slotted spoon to a large bowl,letting excess sauce drip into skillet, and cover and plastic wrap.Stir shrimp into sauce and cook, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp with slotted spoon to bowl and cover. Boil sauce, stirring, until thickened. Pour sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste over shrimp mixture and stir to combine well. Serve shrimp and peppers over rice and sprinkle with parsley.

Tips:

  • Opt for fresh, succulent shrimp with intact shells for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Devein the shrimp meticulously to eliminate any gritty residue.
  • Marinate the shrimp in a blend of spices, herbs, and citrus for an infusion of flavor.
  • Sear the shrimp over high heat to achieve a delightful caramelization.
  • Craft a vibrant and aromatic sauce with a balance of spice, acidity, and sweetness.
  • Simmer the sauce gently to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, zesty citrus, or crunchy vegetables for an elevated presentation.

Conclusion:

Embark on a culinary journey with these enticing shrimp recipes, each offering a unique tapestry of flavors. Savor the bold and fiery notes of the spicy red sauce, or delight in the harmonious fusion of sweet and sour elements. Whether you prefer the simplicity of sautéed shrimp or the elegance of a shrimp scampi, these recipes provide a delectable array of options to satisfy your palate. Remember to select fresh, high-quality ingredients and follow the recipes meticulously to recreate these restaurant-worthy dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Bon appétit!

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