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How to Make Shrimp Stew

Today's shrimp stew recipe features a variety of top ingredients for an ultimate burst of flavor. Plus, it's also budget-friendly and easy to make ahead!
  • cook TIME 22 mins
  • prep TIME 13 mins
  • total TIME 35 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American, Louisiana Creole
Keyword: how to make shrimp stew, shrimp stew, shrimp stew recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal

Ingredients (15)

  • 12 oz peeled shrimp from 24 oz whole shrimp
  • 4 oz canned chickpeas
  • 2 oz red bell pepper diced
  • 2 oz onion diced
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
  • 2 fl ozs white wine
  • 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup homemade tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hunt's tomato paste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook:

1

On a medium heat pan, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 diced oz onion, and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.

step 1 How to make shrimp stew
2

In the same pan, add 12 oz peeled shrimp. Sear both sides for about 2 minutes (1 minute for each side).

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3

Continue to add 2 oz diced red bell pepper, 1 tbsp Hunt's tomato paste, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.

4

Stir in 2 fl ozs white wine. Cook until the wine has evaporated, about 1 minute.

5

Next, add 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/2 cup homemade tomato sauce, and 4 oz canned chickpeas. Bring them to a boil then reduce the heat. Let them simmer for 15 minutes.

6

Finally, remove from heat. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped parsley on top and enjoy with 3 1/2 cups cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498 kcal | Fat 10 g | Saturated Fat 4 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 289 mg | Sodium 539 mg | Potassium 805 mg | Carbohydrate 59 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 4 g | Protein 41 g | Vitamin A 1131 IU | Vitamin C 31 mg | Calcium 140 mg | Iron 5 mg