Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 kg Shrimp (Peeled and deveined; edible portion)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil (For seasoning the shrimp)
• 1 tbsp Paprika (For seasoning the shrimp; additional paprika is used in the sauce to taste)
• 1 tbsp Curry powder (For seasoning the shrimp; additional curry powder is used in the sauce to taste)
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder (For seasoning the shrimp)
• Salt (To taste)
• 1 tbsp Butter (For stir-frying the shrimp)
• 1 Onion (Chopped)
• 1 cup Tomato purée (Mashed or puréed tomatoes)
• 1.5 cup Cooking cream (1½ cups)
• Paprika (For the sauce, to taste)
• Curry powder (For the sauce, to taste)
• Dried oregano (For the sauce, to taste)
• Cooked rice (To serve; amount not specified in the source)
• Baked potatoes (To serve; amount not specified in the source)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the peeled, deveined shrimp with the olive oil, paprika, curry powder, garlic powder, and salt. Toss thoroughly so the seasoning coats every shrimp.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Once melted and lightly foaming, add the seasoned shrimp in an even layer.

3. 3

   Stir-fry the shrimp for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until they are opaque and just cooked through. Avoid overcooking, as they will simmer again in the sauce.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet. Stir and cook until the onion softens, becomes translucent, and begins to turn lightly golden.

5. 5

   Add the tomato purée and stir it into the shrimp and onion mixture until evenly combined.

6. 6

   Pour in the cooking cream and stir gently until the cream is incorporated and the sauce is smooth.

7. 7

   Season the sauce with paprika, curry powder, and oregano. Adjust the salt if needed.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer the complete mixture for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and lightly thickened. Do not boil vigorously.

9. 9

   Serve the creamy garlic shrimp and sauce immediately with cooked rice and baked potatoes.

Notes

The source specifies paprika, curry powder, and oregano for the sauce without quantities; add them to taste. Rice and baked potatoes are serving accompaniments and no amounts or preparation instructions are provided. For food safety, shrimp should reach 145°F / 63°C and turn opaque.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• shrimp
• creamy
• gluten-free
• high-protein
• stovetop
• Middle Eastern-inspired