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Shrimp Spicy Stew

Shrimp Spicy Stew

Spice up your dinner with a flavorful Shrimp Spicy Stew recipe packed with garlic, ginger, and pimento for a taste of the tropics at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g peeled shrimp
  • 4 ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 cm ginger grated
  • 1 small red chili pepper finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • q.s. salt
  • q.s. pepper
  • 1 sprig of thyme
  • 1 green onion or fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients: wash and peel the shrimp, pat dry, dice tomatoes, slice onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat; add sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, cooking until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add turmeric, paprika, and chili (if using) to the pan, stirring well to coat everything in the spices.
  4. Incorporate diced tomatoes and thyme into the pan; allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve the stew hot with white rice, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro.