How to Make Portuguese Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a seafood lover, then you're in for a treat with this Portuguese Shrimp recipe. Known for its rich and diverse culinary heritage, Portugal offers an array of delicious and flavorful seafood dishes, and this shrimp recipe is no exception. With its combination of fresh shrimp, aromatic spices, and rich tomato-based sauce, this dish embodies the true essence of Portuguese cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can ale, divided
  • 5 sprigs parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Portuguese hot pepper sauce (pimenta)
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp, deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, chicken bouillon, and paprika. Pour in half of the ale; simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour remaining ale into the skillet; add shrimp. Season with salt. Cook until shrimp absorbs the liquid and turns pink, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 614mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 350mg