Certainly! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crazy John’s Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce! 🍤 This savory dish combines succulent shrimp with a zesty red pepper sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to impress your guests. Plus, with a total prep and cook time of just 55 minutes, it’s perfect for those busy evenings when you want to whip up something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
Crazy John’s Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 154.1 per serving
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup clam juice
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions:
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Saute Onions and Garlic:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Saute until the onions are wilted and translucent.
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Add Flour and Paprika:
- Stir in the flour and paprika, ensuring they coat the onions and garlic evenly.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Add the tomato sauce, dry white wine, clam juice, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, bay leaf, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and sugar to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Cook the Shrimp:
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over high heat until very hot.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet.
- Stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
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Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked shrimp to the prepared red pepper sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Serve hot, accompanied by a crusty loaf of French or Italian bread for mopping up every last drop of that delicious sauce.
This recipe is bursting with flavor from the combination of aromatic herbs, spicy red pepper flakes, and the natural sweetness of the shrimp. 🌶️🍤 And with just the right amount of heat, it’s sure to leave your taste buds dancing with delight. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy Crazy John’s Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce tonight!
