Shrimp stew recipe that is warming, comforting and super delicious. This recipe is easy and quick to make, cooks in less than 25 minutes, makes use of few ingredients and perfect served on rice, pasta or soaked up with warm bread. Let me show you how to make easy shrimp stew recipe that the whole family will love.
1canchopped tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes (chopped)
1large Bell pepperchopped
1largeOnionchopped
4clovesGarlicminced
1teaspoonCayenne pepperor to taste
1teaspoonParsley
¼cupBroth or Coconut milk
1Stock (bouillion) cubeif not using broth
Saltto taste
spring onionsfor ganish optional
Instructions
If using fresh shrimps, devein and clean, if using frozen shrimp, deglaze by putting in colander and running under water for few minutes.
Place pot on stove and set to medium heat. Add oil in the pot then add in garlic and onions. Sautee for 1-2 minutes or till onion translucent.
Add in chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, cayenne pepper and broth or cocnut milk.If you don't have broth, use stock (bouillion) cube.
Stir and leave to cook for 10 minutes or till thickened then add in shrimps. Stir and leave to cook for another 5 minutes or till shrimp pink and cooked.
Take off heat, serve and garnish with spring onions.
Notes
Serve on fluffy rice like long grain white rice, brown rice or basmati. It also pairs well with pasta or bread.
If using unpeeled prawns, peel and season with salt and black pepper.
To thaw shrimp, put in colander and run under water for few minutes.
Don't overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery taste. Shrimp is cooked when it turns pink.
To make it extra spicy, feel free to add hot peppers like scotch bonnet or chilli as desired.