Shrimp In Tomato Sauce Recipe

I am making this shrimp in tomato sauce recipe for the first time, and I love it! I find it quick, flavorful, and ready in less than 10 minutes.

A tender shrimp cooked in a spicy, garlicky tomato sauce. Yum! Serve it with bread or over pasta or rice.

You'll Need

Before we jump to the recipe, let me tell you what ingredients you'll need.

• Shrimp: I used fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined.
• Tomato sauce: Use good quality tomato sauce.
• Sweet and Chili sauce: Any kind you have at home.
• Garlic: Fresh!
• Salt: To taste.
• Red pepper flakes: If it is not available, use chili powder instead.
• Chinese 5 spices: My secret ingredient.
• Sesame oil: To give the dish a nutty flavor.

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How To Make Shrimp In Tomato Sauce

One: Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a pan, add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

Two: Add the shrimp, tomato sauce, sweet and chili sauce, red pepper flakes, Chinese 5 spices and salt.

Three: Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, until the shrimp turn into pink.

Four: Serve and enjoy!

Top Tips!

• Don’t overcook the shrimp! It usually takes 2–3 minutes per side for them to turn pink.
• Use quality tomatoes! It makes a big difference in flavor.
• If you don't like spicy food, just skip the red pepper flakes.

Storage

• To store: Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
• Freezing: This dish can be frozen for 1-2 months, no problem.
• To reheat: Allow it to defrost to the room temperature, then reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Easy Shrimp Recipes

Check out some of my shrimp recipes:

• Cajun Fried Shrimp
• Shrimp Salad Sandwich
• Easy Shrimp And Rice Recipe
• Chinese Sweet And Sour Shrimp
• Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad
• Cold Shrimp Appetizers 
• Boom Boom Shrimp 
• Mexican Shrimp Tacos

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