Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe

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Ingredients

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
salt
cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Nutrition Info

288.1 calories
carbohydrate: 6 g
cholesterol: 353.3 mg
fat: 11.8 g
fiber: 1.6 g
protein: 38.4 g
saturatedFat: 3.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1005.9 mg
sugar: 3.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic in the olive oil until just golden, approximately 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

  2. Season the shrimp with salt and add to the tomatoes. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter for added richness, if desired.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This recipe is very simple and a real all-around favorite. It even tastes great the next day, that is, if you have leftovers! Serve over pasta or rice with a bottle of red wine and some crusty bread for a fantastic and impressive dinner.

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