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5 from 3 votes

Shrimp Stew Recipe

This Shrimp Stew is a quick healthy weeknight dinner for busy days. Succulent shrimp in rich bold tomato sauce. Scoop over white rice or mop your plate clean with a crusty piece of bread for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Amira

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 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

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1296mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1856IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg