An Easy Shrimp Stew Recipe that is a delicious and hearty meal your whole family will enjoy. Packed with a tasty tomato sauce and warm spices this dish is perfect for cooler weather.
This is one of my mom's greatest hit, succulent shrimp in bold tomato sauce that bursts with flavors. Serve it over pasta or white rice and I guarantee you'll make everyone happy.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- The delicious tomato and spice sauce will tantalize your taste buds
- Easy to prepare, this shrimp stew recipe takes just thirty minutes
- A healthy dish made with simple ingredients so you don't have to spend hours tracking down specialty ingredients.
There is just something comforting about a warm bowl of shrimp stew. Whip up a batch of this delicious recipe and enjoy a cozy meal with your family.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a large skillet or pot over medium heat add oil and saute onion, garlic and add diced tomatoes and bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add spices and tomato paste.
- Add in water and shrimp and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir in parsley and continue to cook until shrimp is fully cooked.
💡 Amira's Tips
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp as they will become chewy and tough.
- Garnish with more freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
👩🍳 Variations
- For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce.
- If you like seafood, feel free to add lobster or other types of fish to this dish.
- You can also make this stew with chicken instead of shrimp as well.
- To add more vegetables, add some carrots and celery.
- For a creamy version of this stew, stir in ½ cup of cream or coconut milk at the end.
🧺 Storage
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container so they stay fresh.
⌛ Make Ahead
This stew is best when made fresh, but it only requires a few minutes of prep work, and less than 15 minutes to cook so you don't have to worry about spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
🍽️ Serve With
I love to serve this hearty stew over a bed of rice, and this Instant Pot Basmati Rice is my go-to rice recipe. A nice crusty bread also pairs well with this simple stew recipe, our favorite bread is this Air Fryer Garlic Bread.
💬 FAQs
Yes, this stew freezes well. Let it cool completely and store it in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop until warm.
The best way to reheat this stew is on the stovetop over medium heat. You can also use a microwave, but I find that the shrimp tends to become overcooked.
The flesh should be firm to the touch, but not rubbery. To check for doneness, insert a paring knife into one of the shrimp; if it's cooked through, the flesh will be white throughout with no traces of gray or translucency.
📣 Related Recipes
- This is a quick and easy recipe for shrimp scampi recipe that takes just minutes to prepare, perfect for busy days.
- This baked sea bass recipe is one of our favorites. A whole fish is seasoned and topped with the most fresh and flavorful vegetable mix and baked perfectly for a flaky healthy dinner.
- Sweet, tangy, and succulent shrimp shish kabobs are the perfect weeknight meal. A quick and easy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
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Shrimp Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Large Onion chopped about 1 cup
- 3 garlic cloves minced about 2 teaspoons
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 bell pepper any color, diced
- ½ cup parsley loosely packed, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 Tablespoon dry mint
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Salt. or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ cup water
- 24 oz x-large shrimp tail on, deveined
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot over medium heat add oil and saute onion for a couple of minutes then add garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes and bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add cumin, black pepper, salt, dry mint and tomato paste. Mix everything well.
- Add in water and shrimp and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, stir in parsley and continue to cook until shrimp is fully cooked.
- Serve over rice or with crust bread.
Notes
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First published January 28, 2015 . Last updated June 13, 2023 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.
👩🏫 My Personal Experience
Today I'm bringing you this recipe that has been in the family for as long as I remember, so it has lots of good memories of family gathering, chatting, laughing and sneaking shrimp from behind mom's back, as shrimp are -and always have been- super expensive in Egypt.
My boys do not like fried shrimp, and do not ask me when did that happen ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, I mean who does not !! . When they had this shrimp at my mom's once, they fell for it, and I was very happy, so when I make this recipe they keep picking up shrimp leaving the veggies behind 😊.
Let me tell you, they are missing A LOT, and I do really mean a lot, these veggies swimming in a puddle of rich tomato sauce are destined to be enjoyed over a bed of white rice. This is a match made in heaven my friends.
Fran @ G'day Souffle'
Looks simple and delicious. When I first looked at your video, I thought the dish was served with raw shrimp, but then I saw that the shrimp was cooked in the oven along with the other ingredients- phew!
Amira
Awww ... raw!!! nop .. not this time, may be another time soon, who knows?!! hahaha
Abbe @ This is How I Cook
I don't think I have ever thought to use shrimp with mint. This is gorgeous, Amira!
Amira
Thanks Abbe, I hope you'll give it a try.
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You
I cannot imagine how refreshing this dish is... I wish I was having it for lunch now.
Amira
Thanks Denise, we do like it so much in our family so I hope yours will fall for it as well.
John/Kitchen Riffs
Love shrimp. Love mint. Need I say more? Mint grows in our garden like a weed, so I'd probably substitute fresh mint. But otherwise wouldn't change a thing! Really good -- thanks.
Amira
Thanks John, I really hope I can grow mint in my backyard this spring, I've heard it is one of the easiest herbs to grow ever and it takes care of itself too.
Marie
It looks tasty! I would not mind trying it Amira. A good excuse to buy shrimps!
Hope all is well with you and your loved ones.
Take care
ps - The blog looks fabulous this way. Great job!
Amira
Thanks Marie, I really hope you'll like it, I will wait for your feedback.